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casualty - A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

Though many people were injured when the bus crashed, thankfully there were no casualties.

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Good / Smart

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wonk - A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy

Rachel Maddow is a policy wonk on TV who walks her audience through the minor details of legislation and current events.

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Bad / Disorganized

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dilettante - Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.

The dilettante writer attended literary events but never finished writing or publishing anything.

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dignity - A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect.

She carried herself with dignity even during the toughest moments of her life.

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twitch - A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.

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shortcoming - A fault or weakness that makes someone or something less successful or effective than they should be.

Andrew Carnegie didn't look at his poverty growing up as a shortcoming, and it didn't stop him from becoming the richest man in the world.

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Bad / Unhappy

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loner - A person who does not conform to social norms or seek companionship.

He was always a loner, choosing to read books instead of joining group activities.

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Good / Exciting

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pizzazz - An attractive combination of vitality and glamour

As the most acclaimed actress alive, Meryl Streep's pizzazz is key to her enduring popularity.

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Good / Big

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multitude - A large number of people or things

France gave the Statue of Libery to New York to welcome the multidue of immigrants that entered New York.

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Good / Friendly

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niceties - A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy

Thom appreciated the architecture of the building, though he didn't know the detailed niceties of its particular style.

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Bad / Stupid

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sucker - A person who has been easily fooled or tricked into doing something.

Tim felt like such a sucker when he found out that he had bought fake goods on the internet.

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noggin - A person's head

The criminal hit Tintin on the noggin to knock him out before robbing him.