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Good / Friendly

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courteous - Marked by good manners and consideration for others.

The president's wife gave a courteous smile when introduced to the guests at the dinner.

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Good / Successful

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miraculous - So fortunate and amazing that it happens as if by a miracle.

How they survived for a month lost in the moutains in the winter was miraculous.

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Bad / Stupid

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simplistic - Ignoring the complexity of something by seeing it as much simpler than it really is.

Because the governor had a simplistic view of the reasons behind the demonstrations, he couldn't deal effectively with the many people and issues involved.

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Bad / Old

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stodgy - Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes

Mary knows that her grandchildren regard her as just a stodgy old woman, but she thinks their 'free' ways are dangerous and fool-hardy.

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Other / Surprise

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dumbfounded - So shocked that you cannot speak

The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.

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Good / Important

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momentous - Important because of the effect it has on the future

Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon was a momentous event because it gave people the feeling that nothing was beyond their reach.

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Bad / Hostile

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confrontational - Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.

The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.

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Bad / Boring

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hackneyed - (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite

Ricky was ready to tell his boss he was completely prepared for the job, but he wanted to avoid being told a hackneyed expression like "make sure you have his ducks in a row."

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Bad / Unhappy

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troubling - Causing worry, distress, or concern.

It’s troubling how quickly misinformation spreads online.

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Other / Surprise

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dumbstruck - So shocked or surprised as to be unable to speak.

When Bill heard on the phone that the storm had destroyed his summer house, he was dumbstruck, and didn't know how to respond.

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Good / Beautiful

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awesome - amazing, breathtaking, or overwhelming

The Grand Canyon is an awesome natural wonder that leaves visitors speechless.

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Good / Happy

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jolly - Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor.

The children were jolly as they played in the snow, laughing and singing.