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finesse - Intricate and refined delicacy

Roger Federer is a championship player because of his finesse on the tennis court.

verb

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Good / Successful

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thrive - For a child, animal, or plant to grow and develop well and vigorously

After heavy rains and patient care by the landscaper, the garden was soon thriving with beautiful plants and flowers.

noun

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Bad / Attack

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brutality - Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel

The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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resilient - To withstand adversity; show a quick recovery following adversity.

The cowboys living in the wild west had to be resilient to survive in an environment of untamed elements.

noun

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pedigree - A record of ancestry or lineage, showing its background or origin.

The breeder showed the dog’s pedigree to prove it was a purebred.

adjective

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compliant - Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards.

Though most people don't enjoy paying taxes, they are compliant either because they feel it is right, or because they fear getting caught if they cheat.

adjective

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Bad / Crazy

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wacky - Something that is strange and different to the point of amusement.

George’s grandmother was well known and loved for her wacky taste in shoes.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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doomsday - The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.

When T.S. Elliot wrote 'That's the way the world ends, not with a bang, but a whimper', he was talking about an un-dramatic doomsday.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

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picturesque - Visually attractive and charming.

They bought the cabin the woods mainly for its very picturesque environment that surrounded it.

adjective

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visceral - Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically

Edith had a visceral feeling of dislike when she met her new manager, and in time his actions showed that she was right from the start.

noun

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jiffy - A moment

Rick the deliveryman said he would be back in a jiffy just as soon as he delivered the remaining packages.

verb

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splinter - To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion.

The mirror fell and splintered into hundreds of tiny shards.