adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

lucid - Expressed clearly; easy to understand

The prosecutor's case was presented in such a lucid way that the jury easily understood why the defendant was guilty.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

Url

indifferent - Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.

In the 1700's, the upper classes were generally indifferent to the suffering and hunger of the poor.

noun

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Good / Exciting

Url

homestretch - The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing.

The sales team knew they were in the homestretch of the year, and worked round the clock to meet their sales targets.

noun

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Bad / Afraid

trepidation - A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

Url

scandalous - Describing something that is morally or legally wrong and causes a great deal of gossip or anger in society.

His scandalous 'borrowing of campaign money' became the subject of intense media scrutiny, leading to his resignation.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

sully - To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.

Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

glorious - Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.

Fred and Jane loved hiking in the mountains because of the glorious views of nature.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

convoluted - An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.

The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.

adjective

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Good / Calm

serene - Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

Sitting by the lake that was miles from civilization, Gwen felt truly serene.

adjective

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Good / Calm

Url

existential - Concerned with the nature and purpose of life and individual freedom.

Climate change poses an existential threat to humanity.

verb

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Other / Body

gobble - To eat something hurriedly and noisily

After going without food for the whole day, June gobbled the plate of spaghetti she made for dinner.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

flippant - Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Quincy's flippant attitude towards his coworkers and supervisors made him the most likely person to be fired next.