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Bad / Unhappy

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morose - Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.

After hearing the bad news, he became morose and withdrawn for days.

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Good / Good

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splendid - Magnificent; very impressive

The five-star villa came with a splendid view of the ocean.

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Bad / Hostile

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adversary - An enemy or opponent

Batman and the Joker were adversaries of each other, and it was interesting to follow how each tried to use strategy to outsmart each other.

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Bad / Disorganized

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tumult - A state of confusion, disorder, or disturbance

When he was offered a job from the competing company, he didn't know what to do, and his mind was in a tumult.

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Other / Surprise

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dumbfounded - So shocked that you cannot speak

The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.

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Bad / Dirty

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raunchy - Earthy, vulgar, and often sexually explicit

The male strippers were a raunchy act that offended the sensibilities of some of the town's citizens.

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Bad / Unhappy

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jitters - Temporary nervous tension that affects a person’s ability to stay calm.

He always gets the jitters before a big race but calms down once he starts running.

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Bad / Stupid

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klutz - A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person

For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.

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Bad / Pain

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impoverished - Very poor.

We can hardly imagine how impoverished the average person was during the Middle Ages.

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Other / Fast

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scoot - To leave somewhere quickly

After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.

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Good / Exciting

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fervor - Intense and passionate feeling

It's easier to learn to play an instrument if you approach the activity with passion and fervor.

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Good / Happy

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levity - A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.

His attempt at levity during the tense meeting helped everyone relax.