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793 of 2066
Other / Inward

adjective

prim - Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper

In Victorian England, women were very prim and proper, never engaging in unladylike behavior.

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794 of 2066
Bad / Old

noun

jalopy - An old car in a dilapidated condition

The rusted-out jalopy looked like it hadn't been driven in years.

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795 of 2066
Bad / Disorganized

adjective

Picture

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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796 of 2066
Bad / Strange

noun

jargon - Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

At his first day on the job, Louie kept getting confused by all of the technical jargon that his boss insisted on using.

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797 of 2066
Bad / Unfriendly

verb

scold - Remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily

When her dog tracked mud onto the carpet, Yvonne scolded him angrily.

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798 of 2066
Bad / Unfriendly

verb

pry - Inquire too closely into a person's private affairs

Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.

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799 of 2066
Other / Light

adjective

overcast - With a sky completely full of clouds

Though the sky was completely overcast, the team arrived at the football field hoping that it would not rain.

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800 of 2066
Good / Calm

verb

coax - To gently pursuade someone to do something

Angie was anorexic, and her mother gently tried to coax her to eat some food.

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801 of 2066
Bad / Small

noun

remnant - A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone.

Every once in a while a group of people somewhere in the world claims that it a remnant of the ten lost tribes of Israel.

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802 of 2066
Good / Good

adjective

superb - Excellent

BMWs are known for their precise handling and superb performance.

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803 of 2066
Bad / Stupid

adjective

hokey - Mawkishly sentimental

"It's a Wonderful Life" is considered hokey and superficial by many people, but it never fails to bring a tear to the eye.

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804 of 2066
Bad / Disorganized

adjective

mangy - In poor condition; shabby

The homeless mangy dog looked like it hadn't had a decent meal in a long time.