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25 of 1944
Good / Successful

noun

tycoon - A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry

Bill Gates is recognized worldwide as a tycoon of the computing industry.

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26 of 1944
Bad / Dangerous

verb

taint - Contaminate or pollute (something)

In many third-world countries, tainted water is the only available drinking source despite its unhealthy effects.

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27 of 1944
Other / Other

noun

slogan - A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising

"Where's the Beef?" was originally a slogan by fast-food chain Wendy's and became so popular that the phrase is still used today.

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28 of 1944
Good / Beautiful

adjective

lush - Soft, thick, pleasingly rich quality, often from vegetation

The trees now were bare and the fallen leaves made a lush, soft carpet for the cold ground.

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29 of 1944
Good / Friendly

noun

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Allegiance - Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.

Many people show their allegiance by standing for the national anthem.

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30 of 1944
Bad / Unhappy

noun

doldrums - A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression

It seemed that every month, Cathy sank deeper into the doldrums, and she seemed unable to do anything to snap herself out this condition.

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31 of 1944
Bad / Strange

noun

honkey - Usually an uncomplimentary term referring to 'white people'

Blues musicians actually liked the attention and fandom of the honkies who were their followers.

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32 of 1944
Bad / Dishonest

verb

hoodwink - Deceive or trick (someone)

The con man surveyed the crowd in order to find someone to hoodwink.

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33 of 1944
Bad / Disorganized

adjective

shabby - In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care

Tom didn't like walking around because people would see his shabby shoes that were falling apart.

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34 of 1944
Bad / Disorganized

adjective

scruffy - Shabby and untidy or dirty

Alex didn't realize that his scruffy clothes kept him from attracting women.

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35 of 1944
Good / Good

adjective

optimum - The best way to acheive the desired result

On his first day at the call center, Bill tried to use an optimum voice, not too fast and not too slow.

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36 of 1944
Other / Wet

nounverb verb

drizzle - Rain lightly

The rain drizzled onto his windshield, but not enough for him to turn on the wipers.