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Bad / Strange

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opinionated - Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented.

He’s very opinionated and rarely listens to opposing arguments.

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Good / Smart

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canny - Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters

Billionaire Richard Branson became successful by possessing a canny business sense and strong work ethic.

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Bad / Old

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clunky - Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated

Jerome's car was clunky and unappealing, but he still decided to keep driving it because he couldn't afford a newer car.

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Bad / Unhappy

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grumpy - Easily irritated and bad-tempered, usually from lack of sleep or feeling old

Howard's grumpy neighbor never said hello whenever Howard walked by his neighbor's house.

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Good / Brave

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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.

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Bad / Old

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secondhand - Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before.

She bought secondhand books from the thrift store, and she enjoyed reading them though they were in shabby condition.

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Bad / Small

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ephemeral - Lasting for a very short time brief.

Fame on social media can be ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it starts.

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Good / Flexible

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agile - Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.

Bill was always the most agile boy in his high school, but it took hard work and focus to reach the tryouts for the Olympic gymnastic team.

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Other / Wet

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gooey - Soft and sticky

The weird looking snack had a gooey caramel topping.

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Bad / Weak

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brittle - Hard but liable to break or shatter easily

Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.

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Bad / Crazy

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kooky - Strange and different, in a funny way

Salvador Dali's kooky appearance was only exceeded by his even more bizarre paintings.

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Bad / Confused

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repressed - Describing memories or feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness due to trauma or stress.

He had repressed memories of his childhood, unable to recall the events that had deeply affected him.