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Good / Brave

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moxie - Force of character, determination, or nerve

Dr. Martin Luther King possessed such great moxie that he never wavered in his fight for civil rights.

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Bad / Mistake

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Mix-up - An error resulting from things being wrongly arranged or identified.

There was a mix-up at the airport, and my luggage went to the wrong city.

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Bad / Unhappy

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Morose - Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.

After hearing the bad news, he became morose and withdrawn for days.

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Good / Calm

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muted - Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.

Esther could have screamed at her 3 year old throwing a tantrum, but she felt she would be more successful trying a more muted response.

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Good / Pleasure

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mellifluous - (of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear

The mellifluous sounds of his favorite music allowed Archie to relax in peace.

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Bad / Strange

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Misfit - Someone whose behavior or attitude sets them apart, often making them feel isolated or out of place.

The new employee seemed like a misfit among the fast-paced corporate crowd.

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Bad / Boring

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Menial - An activity that requires little training or talent, often repetitive.

The management didn't treat anyone doing menial work as less important than the rest of the workers.

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Bad / Bad

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Mobster - A member of an organized crime group, a gangster involved in illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, extortion, or racketeering.

The film tells the story of a young mobster rising through the ranks of the Mafia.

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Bad / Disorganized

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morass - An area of muddy ground - or a complicated or confused situation.

By 1968 the US involvement in Vietnam had become a morass that no one seemed to know how to exit.

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Bad / Weak

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malady - A disease or ailment

Vaccinations have eliminated many maladies that used to sicken millions of people.

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Bad / Strange

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motley - Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate

The motley crew of casino robbers wouldn't seem like they would associate with each other in normal situations.

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Mindset - An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions.

With a positive mindset, she tackled every obstacle with confidence.