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wits - Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.

In order not to be detected, the spy had to live very moment by his wits, making sure a random mistake might reveal his true identity.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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wrangle - To have a long and complicated dispute

Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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fertile - Able to conceive children or reproduce – used for people, animals, or plants that can easily produce offspring.

The valley was known for its fertile soil, perfect for growing vegetables.

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Good / Friendly

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reliable - Referring to a person, object, or system that you can count on to function properly or deliver results without failure.

She was extremely reliable, and would always show up exactly on time.

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Bad / Bad

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dreary - Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

The dreary sky cast the earth in darkness, the sun nowhere in sight.

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Good / Pleasure

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edible - Safe and suitable for consumption as food, either raw or prepared.

The cake decorations may look like plastic, but they're not only edible, but they are delicious.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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awkward - Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.

She felt awkward meeting her ex husband at the party, and they tried to avoid each other as much as possible.

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Good / Strong

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stately - An attitude that commands respect

Queen Elizabeth's stately attitude and actions always caused people to treat her with tremendous respect.

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Bad / Dangerous

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shock - To cause someone to feel surprised and upset.

He was shocked when he saw that his bank account was negative..

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Good / Energy

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avid - Showing a keen desire or craving for something.

He showed avid interest in learning how to play the guitar, and practiced several hours a day.

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Bad / Boring

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monotonous - Repetitious and boring

Bertha found working on the assembly line of the factory to be monotonous, and she had to drink coffee to stay awake.

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Bad / Hostile

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flaunt - To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms

He seemed to flaunt the rules, walking in late without explanation.