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Bad / Unfriendly

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nag - A person who nags someone

Kevin had suspicions that his girlfriend was turning into a nag because she was always telling how to dress and what to do.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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pristine - In its original condition; unspoiled

Even though it was a very old car, the restoration done on it made it look in pristine condition.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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laughingstock - A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on.

As the basketball season progressed and they won no games, they were concerned that they were becoming a laughingstock of the sports world.

noun

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Good / Big

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windfall - A large amount of money received unexpectedly.

The first thing that Alice did when she won the lottery was to hire a financial advisor to advise her about what to do with this windfall.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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straddle - To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.

Saddles were first invented so that riders could straddle a horse.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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shorthanded - Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.

When the flood swept through the community, though the relief workers were very shorthanded, they did an amazing job rescuing the people by boat.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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frivolous - Not having any serious purpose or value

Recent laws have tried to end the frivolous lawsuits that clog up our judicial system.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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glum - Unhappy and quiet

Davis was glum because he was alone for the holidays.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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inferior - Low in rank, status, imprtance, or quality.

After examining the pearls, the jeweler decided they were of inferior quality, and decided not to buy them.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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ambiance - The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.

The café’s vintage décor and soft background music gives it a charming ambiance.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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jerk - A contemptibly obnoxious person

Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.

verb

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Other / Entice

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beckon - To literally or figuratively gesture with the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or to follow

Desire can take many forms – such as for food or physical entanglement – but when attractions beckon, it is important to move carefully and cautiously, using your head.