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Bad / Powerless

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wimp - A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person

Randy wanted to impress girls at the beach, but being a skinny wimp prevented him from doing so.

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Bad / Strange

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enigma - A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

Owen had to figure out how to make his new business work, but so far how to accomplish that objective proved to be an enigma.

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Other / Desire

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gusto - Enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest

Denise did her job with gusto, never complaining and always with a smile on her face.

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Bad / Unhappy

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grief - Intense sadness experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a person one loves

When her beloved dog was killed by a car, she was filled with grief.

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Bad / Strange

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kluge - An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose

Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.

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Good / Pleasure

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gourmet - Characterized by a sophisticated or refined approach, especially in terms of food or taste.

The restaurant’s gourmet dishes inluded a delcious meat dish and vegetables.

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Other / Light

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dawn - The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.

They reached the beach just as the dawn began to break over the horizon.

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Good / Exciting

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quest - A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration.

The knight embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure, facing many dangers along the way.

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Other / Desire

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lust - A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature.

He liked reading the old story about the prince who had a lust for power that drove him to betray even his closest allies.

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transparency - A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.

After the last CFO made a mess of the company's finances, Bill tried to achieve total transparency for all accounting information.

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Bad / War

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booty - Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.

When the pirates discovered the valuable booty in the lower rooms of the ship, they divided it among themseles and returned home.

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Other / Stop

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impediment - Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle.

His lack of funding was a major impediment to starting his business.