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fixation - An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.

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Bad / Strange

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obscure - Difficult to understand, interpret, or perceive clearly due to complexity or lack of detail.

The fog obscured the road, making it hard to drive safely.

noun

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tyrant - A cruel and oppressive ruler, usually not restrained by law.

The tyrant locked up or killed anyone he thougth might be a threat.

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admirable - Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.

His admirable excitement and patience with students makes him a great teacher.

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Good / Energy

feisty - Lively, aggressive, determined, courageous, animated, energetic, and spirited

Oodles, Carla's new puppy, was feisty and nipped at her whenever she tried to pick him up.

verb

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Bad / Dislike

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repudiate - To refuse to accept that something is valid.

As early as the 1960's, he repudiated the claims that cigarettes were good to smoke and relaxing.

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unsung - Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment

For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.

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wail - A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby's wail echoed throughout the room as her diaper was being changed.

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berate - To criticize someone in an angry manner

When the private acted in an inappropriate way, his officer berated him to give him the message clearly not to act that way again.

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arsenal - A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.

The country kept a large arsenal of all kinds of weapons ready in case of war.

verb

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usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.

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defensive - To put oneself in a position that is intended to protect oneself.

One of the challenges of a therapist is to achieve the trust of the patient, and overcome the patient's defensive behavior.