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upheaval - A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.

The economic downturn led to political upheaval and widespread unrest across the nation.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

unscrupulous - Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want

Jack climbed to the top of the management tree, but his unscrupulous methods meant that he had more enemies than friends when he got there.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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variety - a lot of different kinds of activities, situations, or people

She liked her job as a social worker, because she liked the variety of people she was able to help.

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Good / Big

vast - Of very great extent or quantity; immense

The island was in the distance as the vast ocean stretched out before Tom.

adjective

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upright - Showing a strict regard for what is morally correct.

Henry Fonda played roles of upright men who were always honest even under the greatest pressure.

noun

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Bad / Attack

vendetta - A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family

As the final act of his vendetta against Rugen, Inigo pulled out his sword and said, "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

adjective

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Other / Inward

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unrepentant - Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.

Even after serving 10 years in jail for shooting another motorist in an act of road rage, Joe was unrepentant when he was released from jail.

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vandalism - An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.

Spraying paint on historical monuments is considered a serious act of vandalism

adjective

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Bad / Dirty

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unkempt - Messy or untidy in appearance, especially referring to hair or clothing, giving a neglected impression.

His unkempt hair made it look like he had just rolled out of bed.

verb

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Bad / War

vanquish - To defeat thoroughly

Alexander the Great vanquished entire countries in his quest to build one of the world's biggest empires.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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upscale - Of superior quality or status, often used to describe products, services, or areas.

They opened an upscale restaurant in the heart of the city.

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Other / Surprise

unthinkable - So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible

When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.