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influx - A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.

The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.

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Good / Beautiful

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pristine - In its original condition; unspoiled

Even though it was a very old car, the restoration done on it made it look in pristine condition.

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hanker - To feel a strong desire to do or have something

Charles hadn't eaten all day and was hankering for anything that would satisfy his hunger.

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Bad / Bad

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catastrophe - An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster

The Great Chicago Fire was a major catastrophe that nearly destroyed the city.

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crinkle - To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression

As an older man, Robert's skin crinkled around his eyes when he smiled.

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Other / Desire

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envy - The desire to have something that someone else has.

She felt a twinge of envy when she saw her friend's vacation photos.

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Bad / Old

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clunker - An old, run-down vehicle or machine

The old clunker of a car hadn't worked in years and was too worthless to even move off the street.

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Good / Successful

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champ - Informal abbreviation of Champion.

The highly pedigreed horse won all his races and fully deserved his reputation as a champ.

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Good / Brave

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gallant - Brave, heroic.

In 1826, the defenders of the Alamo made a gallant but unsuccessful attempt to fight off the Mexican troops.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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quip - Make a witty remark

At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.

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Bad / Angry

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fury - Wild or violent anger

When Jason stole his toys, Zeke was filled with fury.

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deadlock - A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences

Congress couldn't pass any new bills because the political and emotional deadlock between the Republicans and Democrats on almost every issue.