verb

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Bad / Hurt

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mar - To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.

The scratch on the car door marred its otherwise flawless paint job.

adjective

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Good / Energy

blatant - (of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly

As part of his blatantly uncontrollable personality, Skylar left a mess in the kitchen in front of his mother.

adjective

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Other / Other

vapid - Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.

noun

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Good / Calm

getaway - A good location for a short vacation

Phil and Sandra loved their cabin in the woods, and it was perfect for a short getaway weekend vacation.

verb

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Other / Sound

crackle - Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises

During the cold winter nights, Bill and Joan loved to read together by the fireplace, enjoying its warmth as the small fire crackled.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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makeshift - Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.

When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.

adjective

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Bad / Small

meager - (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

Most Americans have meager retirement savings and will need to work well into their older years.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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ornate - Heavily decorated with complex patterns or intricate details; elaborate in style, especially in language, art, or design.

The palace was filled with ornate furniture and golden chandeliers.

noun

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Other / Sound

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clamor - A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting or protesting.

During the demontration, the protesters created a clamor demanding justice.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

lethargic - Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything

Alan's depression made him lethargic, and his lethargy made him depressed.

noun

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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.

noun

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Bad / Afraid

nightmare - A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream

Mr. and Mrs. Brown thought their cruise on the Diamond Princess would be wonderful, but it turned into a nightmare when the Coronavirus broke out on the ship.