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Bad / Disorganized

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absentminded - Forgetful or inattentive, often because of being lost in thought.

When Bill sat by the shore watching the waves, he became so absentminded that he would forget to eat anything the whole day.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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diligent - Showing care and effort in one's work or duties

The teacher was sure that Max would do well on the law boards because Max was so diligent in his tests and papers.

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Bad / Weak

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rundown - Being in very bad condition, after not being taken care of.

The house was very inexpensive because it was so rundown, but he had plans to fix it up nicely .

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Good / Strong

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mandatory - Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority.

Attendance at the safety meeting is mandatory for all employees.

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Other / Up+Down

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buoyant - Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed.

The life jacket kept him buoyant in the water.

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Other / Inward

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dainty - Delicately small and pretty

Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.

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Other / Shape

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amorphous - Lacking a clear shape or form.

The spilled paint formed an amorphous blob on the floor.

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Bad / Dangerous

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precarious - Not safe and likely to fall or fail

Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.

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Bad / Bad

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horrendous - Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible

Walton traveled through the horrendous aftermath of the hurricane that destroyed his town.

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Good / Big

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profuse - Produced or existing in large amounts; abundant or overflowing; lavish or excessive, done in great quantity.

She gave a profuse apology for being late, repeating it several times to show her regret.

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Bad / Bad

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unconscionable - Not right or reasonable

At the hearings in Washington, the senators criticized the unconscionable behavior of the greedy CEOs.

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Bad / Stupid

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impractical - Not useful, unlikelly to succeed, not sensible or realistic.

Attaching wings to arms was an impractical method for man to be able to fly.