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1969 of 2001
Good / Beautiful

adjective

opulent - Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish

Debra couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the opulent dining room with its brilliant chandelier and gold-plated china.

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1970 of 2001
Good / Brave

adjective

gutsy - Showing courage, determination, and spirit

Malala Yousafzai's gutsy attempt to pursue an education despite being attacked by the Taliban is a profile in courage.

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1971 of 2001
Bad / Aggressive

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sneer - A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone

Elvis had many facial expressions while singing, including his famous sneer where his lips would curl up.

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1972 of 2001
Bad / Mistake

noun

blooper - An embarrassing error

Movies will frequently have blooper reels where the actors laugh and ruin a scene.

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1973 of 2001
Bad / Aggressive

nounverb noun

jab - A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.

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1974 of 2001
Bad / Weak

adjective

defunct - No longer existing or functioning

Once the most popular destination for people who wanted to rent movies, Blockbuster Video is now defunct, having been replaced by Netflix.

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1975 of 2001
Good / Big

adjective

burly - (of a person) large and strong; heavily built

Dwayne Johnson's burly physique has helped him achieve success in professional wrestling and the movie industry.

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1976 of 2001
Bad / Unfriendly

verb

scold - Remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily

When her dog tracked mud onto the carpet, Yvonne scolded him angrily.

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1977 of 2001
Bad / Afraid

noun

terror - A feeling of extreme fear

Marge felt a feeling of terror when she realized that the robbers had blocked each of the doors of the house.

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1978 of 2001
Good / Happy

noun

ecstasy - Extremely happy

Arnold loved the quiet beauty of the woods and the lake, and it filled him with a feeling of ecstasy.

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1979 of 2001
Good / Pleasure

verb

bask - To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.

When Joe completed the project, he took a week off and did nothing but bask in the sun on the beach, of course totally covered with sun tan lotion.

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1980 of 2001
Good / Big

adjective

spectacular - Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way

The spectacular fireworks lit up the night sky in various colors.