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Bad / Hostile

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mockery - Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing

"Saturday Night Live" frequently engages in mockery, especially when it comes to impersonating U.S. presidents.

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Good / Exciting

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thriller - A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag

With their fast-paced plots and action-filled pages, John Grisham's thrillers are consistently popular.

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Good / Pleasure

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tangy - Having a flavor that is pleasantly strong and sharp

Putting a lemon slice in water will give it a surprisingly tangy taste.

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Bad / War

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tyranny - Cruel and oppressive government or rule

Josef Stalin was a brutal ruler whose tyranny killed millions of people. (related noun: Tyrant).

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Other / Light

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glossy - Shiny and smooth

Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.

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Good / Successful

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champ - Informal abbreviation of Champion.

The highly pedigreed horse won all his races and fully deserved his reputation as a champ.

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Good / Calm

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mellow - (especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness

Warren felt relaxed as the mellow sounds of classical music played on the radio.

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Good / Love

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cuddle - To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.

Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.

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Bad / Attack

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merciless - Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.

The invading army was merciless, destroying everything in its path.

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Other / Sound

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blare - To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound

The car horn blared along with all of the other car horns as the traffic jam caused drivers to be upset.

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Other / Surprise

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anticlimax - A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.

The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.

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Good / Strong

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dignified - Having or expressing a sense of pride and self-respect.

Even in defeat, the politician remained dignified and thanked his supporters.