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astute - Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well

From a very early age, Gail instinctively knew everything about business, and and after college she proved to be an astute business woman, and became a millionaire before the age of 30.

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Bad / Confused

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anonymous - Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.

The online survey allowed people to give feedback anonymously.

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Other / Light

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glow - To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.

His face glowed with pride when he saw the results of his hard work.

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Bad / Dangerous

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detonate - To cause something to explode suddenly and violently.

One small spark is enough to detonate a barrel of fireworks.

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Bad / Aggressive

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defiant - refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.

Lars was a defiant child who always refused to obey his parents.

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Good / Energy

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mystical - Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.

The Israel Library has over 7000 pages that Sir Isaac Newton wrote about Jewish mystical subjects called the Kaballah.

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Bad / Strange

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inconceivable - Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable

When Roger Banister ran the first mile in under 4 minutes, he achieved what people had thought was an inconceivable accomplishment.

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Bad / Stupid

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patsy - A person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something

To many conspiracy theorists, Lee Harvey Oswald was simply a patsy who did not work alone when JFK was assassinated.

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scrounge - Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth

As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.

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Bad / Dirty

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streak - A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings

Somebody left a streak in the dusty table, which made it look even worse.

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Bad / Hostile

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trivialize - To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.

It's important not to trivialize learning and understanding, because little that is meaningful can be accomplished without them.

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Bad / Aggressive

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expunge - To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)

Terrence accepted the plea deal of one year of community service in exchange for the court to expunge his criminal record.