adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

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articulate - The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.

In the story Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, the country was impressed by how this simple man was so articulate.

verb

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Bad / Attack

Url

avenge - To Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)

Pierre felt that honor compelled him to kill Gaston to avenge Gaston's killing of Pierre's sister, even though he knew that the killing had been unintentional.

noun

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Good / Happy

euphoria - A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

When Ted and Alice were married, they both felt a feeling of euphoria that they hoped would last as they began the challenging road of marriage.

noun

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Bad / Steal

swindle - A fraudulent scheme or action

Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

mundane - Ordinary and not interesting or exciting

Bill had been excited about being an archaeologist, but he found the daily tasks of digging in dirt to be mundane and boring.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

bizarre - Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort.

Sally's bizarre dresses turned heads when she walked down the street.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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dull - Not bright, vivid, or shiny; lacking sharpness or luster.

The sky was covered in dull gray clouds all day.

adjective

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Bad / Dislike

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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 / Successful

prestige - The good reputation that someone has earned because of their achievments

The doctor was afraid that if the community found out he was selling illegal drugs his prestige would be destroyed overnight.

verb

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Other / Inward

brag - To speak in a boastful manner

Ilya bragged to everyone in the office about his new promotion.

noun

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Good / Smart

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premonition - A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.

In 1929 he had a premonition that something bad would happen to the stock market, so he sold all his stocks just in time.

noun

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Good / Friendly

clan - A group of close-knit and interrelated families

The Taylor clan consisted of 3 brothers who married 3 sisters and all their children and grandchildren.