noun

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Bad / Aggressive

cunning - Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit

Through sheer cunning, Michael Corleone was able to become the most powerful mafia leader in the country.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

dapper - (typically of a man) neat and trim in dress, appearance, or bearing

With his perfectly tailored suit, fancy watch and expensive sunglasses, Greg knew his dapper appearance would impress his date.

verb

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Other / Light

dazzle - To confuse a person's vision temporarily with lights that are flashing.

In the dark forest, the travelers were dazzled by the extremely bright stars in the sky.

noun

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Bad / Hurt

crush - A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space

The bridge was nearly invisible because of the massive crush of people standing on it.

verb

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Bad / Small

dab - Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it

Carol dabbed the wet dish with a cloth after she cleaned it.

adjective

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Good / Good

dandy - Excellent

Relaxing on the beach seemed like a dandy idea to Sarah after working so hard all year.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

Url

crude - Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners.

His crude and unrefined behavior, often using curse words, made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner table.

adjective

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Bad / Dislike

Url

cynical - Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.

After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.

noun

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Good / Important

Url

crux - A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.

Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.

noun

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Good / Love

Url

darling - A term of endearment used to express affection.

Grandma always calls me her darling when I visit.

noun

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Bad / Steal

crook - A person who is dishonest or a criminal

The crook was caught red-handed by the police as he left the house he had just robbed.

verb

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Other / Body

crouch - To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself

The soldiers crouched next to the armored vehicle to protect themselves from enemy fire.