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Bad / Weak

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zonked - Exhausted; tired out

After studying for twelve hours straight, Fred was zonked out.

noun

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Other / Surprise

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thunderbolt - A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.

When the president's announced that he wasn't going to run for re-election, it came as an unexpected thunderbolt to the public.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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chitchat - Inconsequential conversation

Unlike their extroverted counterparts, introverts do not enjoy mindless chitchat.

noun

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Other / Shape

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slope - A surface where one end or side is at a higher level than another.

The steep slope of the ski trail meant that the skiing was exciting and a bit dangerous.

noun

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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hangover - A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.

He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.

verb

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Bad / Steal

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mooch - To ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it

Vance was on his way to work and didn't have time to talk to the bum who wanted to mooch off of him.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

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drab - Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull

Tonya needed to hire a decorator to liven up her drab dining room.

verb

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Bad / Delay

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defuse - To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.

The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

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bruise - To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.

The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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keen - Having a sharp or highly developed sense; or eager or enthusiastic about something.

She has a keen sense of smell and can detect even the faintest scents.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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bleak - (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements

The bleak desert looked like nature's graveyard where not even a bush could be found.

verb

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Other / Wet

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spurt - To flow out suddenly and forcefully, often in a stream.

Water spurted from the pipe when it broke.