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Good / Strong

adjective

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.

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Bad / Aggressive

nounverb verb

prey - Hunt and kill for food

The owl swooped down and preyed on an unlucky fish for dinner.

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Bad / Weak

adjective

zonked - Exhausted; tired out

After studying for twelve hours straight, Fred was zonked out.

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Bad / Strange

adjective

cryptic - Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

When the lost settlement of Roanoke was discovered, the only indication that something strange had happened was a cryptic sign carved into a tree.

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Other / Inward

adjective

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.

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Good / Beautiful

noun

glamour - The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special

With her beautiful hair and sparkling jewelry, the model was the very picture of glamour.

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Other / Wet

nounverb noun

ooze - The sluggish flow of a fluid

The expensive dessert was topped off with a dripping ooze of chocolate.

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Bad / Strange

adjective

creepy - So strange that it makes you frightened

The horror movie was so creepy that Bill couldn't sleep for 3 days after watching it.

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Bad / Unhappy

noun

sourpuss - A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person

Even though he was just a cat, Henry's downturned expression made him look like a sourpuss.

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Other / Wet

verb

splatter - Splash with a sticky or viscous liquid

When the fountain pen exploded, the ink splattered all over the wall.

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Other / Sound

noun

drawl - A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds

Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.

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Good / Exciting

adjective

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Effusive - Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm.

He gave everyone an effusive thank-you for the surprise party.