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Bad / Attack

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zinger - A striking or amusing remark

The late Don Rickles was known as a master of the zinger, even telling jokes about people to their faces.

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Bad / Dirty

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slime - A sticky liquid substance that is unpleasant to touch

When Arnold brought his box of snails to class, few people wanted to touch them because of the slime in the box and on their shells

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Good / Successful

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Breakthrough - A sudden, important discovery or development.

He had a creative breakthrough that helped finish the novel.

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Bad / Bad

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adversity - A difficult situation or time in one's life

Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.

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Bad / Delay

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Imposition - An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.

The sudden imposition of strict dress codes made the employees feel surprised, upset and frustrated.

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Good / Exciting

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climax - The most intense, exciting, or important moment in a story, event, or situation.

The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats.

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Good / Strong

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Arsenal - A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.

The country kept a large arsenal of all kinds of weapons ready in case of war.

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Bad / Mistake

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aberration - A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.

The principal let Johnny go without any punishment, because his outburst had been an aberration from his usual good behavior.

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Other / Desire

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gusto - Enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest

Denise did her job with gusto, never complaining and always with a smile on her face.

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Good / Happy

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mirth - Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

The night was full of mirth as the friends laughed at each other's jokes.

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Other / Body

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whiff - A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly

Ted caught a whiff of smoke from a nearby cigarette being lit.

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Bad / Confused

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Fixation - An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.