terse -
A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words
Bill was very terse in the way he expressed himself, but people understood what he meant by his facial expressions.
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Successful
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stellar -
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance.
His stellar reputation in the tech industry helped him land the job quickly.
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Good /
Exciting
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dramatic -
Exciting or full of action and emotion.
There was a dramatic change in the weather overnight, when thunderstorms moved into the area..
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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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Bad /
Powerless
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vulnerable -
Leaving oneself open to being hurt
As wealth gets distributed in society, it is most common that the poor are the most vulnerable, financially and physically.
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Unhappy
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troubling -
Causing worry, distress, or concern.
It’s troubling how quickly misinformation spreads online.
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extraneous -
Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on
The teacher tried to focus on the day's topic, and spent a great effort making sure the class wasn't distracted by questions and comments from students about extraneous topics.
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Good /
Friendly
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candid -
Truthful and straightforward; frank
Eric's doctor was very candid with him when discussing the changes he needed to make to his diet.
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Other /
Wet
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overflowing -
Filled beyond capacity, causing something to spill over; exceeding limits, often in terms of space, quantity, or feeling.
The bathtub was overflowing because someone left the water running, and no one was there to notice it.
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Strong
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noble -
Having high moral qualities such as honor, courage, and generosity.
He announced to the group that he had made the noble decision to donate a large part of his inheritance to charity.
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Bad /
Attack
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merciless -
Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.
The invading army was merciless, destroying everything in its path.
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Energy
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ambitious -
Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals.
The team set an ambitious target to double sales within a year.
