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cunning - Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit

Through sheer cunning, Michael Corleone was able to become the most powerful mafia leader in the country.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

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methodical - Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way.

Warren Buffet built his financial empire in a methodical way, carefully examining everything about a company before investing in it.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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trauma - A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event.

Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental health

noun

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Other / Shape

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chunk - A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.

While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.

verb

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Other / Slowly

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creep - Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed

The burglar would creep through the house without making a sound.

adjective

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debilitating - Something that makes someone weak

Fred had a very bad case of pneumonia, and he never fully recovered from his debilitating illness.

verb

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Bad / Nervous

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falter - To lose strength or momentum; to weaken or stumble; to hesitate in action, purpose, or speech.

Her voice began to falter as she delivered the emotional speech.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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sabotage - To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.

People who aren't willing to better themselves often resort to sabotaging themselves instead of working through the problem.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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sissy - A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly

Until he found his inner courage, the Cowardly Lion acted like a complete sissy.

noun

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Other / Other

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semblance - The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.

In spite of their their kids' constant uncontrolled behavior, when they were outside they managed to keep up the semblance of calm, even though things were not so calm inside their house.

verb

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Other / Entice

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lure - Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

The venus fly trap plant uses its beautiful colors to lure insects to their death.

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temperamental - Liable to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable in temperament.

His temperamental nature and frequent outbursts made it hard for the team to rely on him during stressful situations.