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Other / Inward

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primp - To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.

The groomsmen primped so much in the mirror that it seemed they were actually getting married.

noun

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Bad / Angry

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tantrum - An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

Cecilia threw a tantrum when her parents refused to take her to Disney World.

verb

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Other / Slow

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plod - To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps

Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.

noun

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Bad / Weak

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puncture - A sharp or sudden blow or impact, often causing damage to something like a tire, balloon, or container.

She noticed a puncture in her tire after driving over a sharp object on the road.

adjective

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Good / Good

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superb - Excellent

BMWs are known for their precise handling and superb performance.

adjective

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Good / Big

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booming - Very loud or very successful.

The head of sales said in a booming voice, "We are very proud of our company's booming sales, so keep up the great work."

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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infamous - Well known for some bad quality or deed

Willie Sutton is infamous for saying that he robbed banks because 'That's where the money is'.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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pathetic - Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness

The condition of the homeless person sleeping by the river was so pathetic that Bill had to give him a dollar.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

audio

icky - Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful

The food left out in the hot sun for days gave off a very icky odor.

adjective

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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.

verb

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Bad / Confused

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drift - To move slowly without much intention or direction.

Bill enjoyed rowing out into the middle of the large lake, and then just letting the boat drift while he relaxed and looked at the water and the sky.

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Other / Fast

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swift - Quick to act or respond, moving very fast.

When they heard the loud noise, the deer made a swift escape into the forest.