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clandestine - Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit

CIA agents have to act in a clandestine manner to avoid detection.

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Bad / Small

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mere - Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.

The mere thought that the exam was the next day made it difficult for her to concentrate.

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clairvoyant - Having the supposed ability to perceive things beyond normal human senses, especially future events (psychic).

Her clairvoyant instincts helped her predict the outcome of the business deal.

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Bad / Dirty

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mangy - In poor condition; shabby

The homeless mangy dog looked like it hadn't had a decent meal in a long time.

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Good / Beautiful

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posh - Elegant or stylishly luxurious

For a high enough price, people can stay in posh hotel rooms and indulge themselves.

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Good / Pleasure

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irresistible - Too attractive, appealing, or tempting to be refused or ignored.

The smell of freshly baked cookies was simply irresistible, making everyone want a bite.

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disingenuous - Giving a false appearance of being truthful or genuine.

It was disingenuous of him to act surprised when he clearly knew what was going on

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Bad / Confused

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hazy - Lacking physical or mental clarity - confused or uncertain.

After waking up from surgery, he felt hazy and disoriented.

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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 / Unhappy

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petulant - Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child

Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.

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massive - Very large.

The mountain road could not be used until the massive boulder was removed.

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fortuitous - Happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way.

It was fortuitous that we ran into each other at the airport—we discussed and agreed to a new business deal.