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Bad / Powerless

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beggar - A person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food

The streets in most cities have homeless beggars trying to survive day to day.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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rebuttal - A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim.

The senator’s rebuttal to his opponent’s argument was clear and persuasive, leaving little room for further dispute.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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headstrong - Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise.

Despite everyone’s warnings, he went on the dangerous hike because he’s headstrong and doesn't listen to anybody.

noun

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Good / Flexible

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consensus - Collective judgment or belief that is the result of discussion or negotiation.

After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a consensus.

noun

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Bad / Weak

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meltdown - A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process

The safety system was designed to prevent a nuclear meltdown in case of an emergency.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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manageable - Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with

Because she was a very efficient and organized at her job, she found the the heavy workload very manageable.

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Bad / Weak

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lax - Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful

Due to lax safety standards, the train derailed and injured dozens of passengers.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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dissent - An act of expressing opposition or objection.

In a free and democartic country, public dissent is allowed, protected, and encouraged.

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Good / Love

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hug - An act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting.

She gave him a warm hug when they met at the airport.

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Bad / Mistake

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bungle - To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome

The painter bungled his job when he misspelled the word on the road sign.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

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renounce - To formally declare one is giving up and abandoning a claim, a right, or possession

To start her diet she made a resolution to herself that she would renounce cake for a month.

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Bad / Unhappy

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grumble - To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way

Susie grumbled silently when her mother told her to do her homework.