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Bad / Small

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trite - (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

Hollywood rarely focuses on original material and keeps putting out trite superhero movies.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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colicky - Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines

Pam's crying baby was colicky because of intestinal problems.

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Good / Beautiful

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glorious - Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.

Fred and Jane loved hiking in the mountains because of the glorious views of nature.

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Bad / Mistake

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snafu - A confused or chaotic state; a mess

A lack of funding led to the snafu of an incomplete bridge being built across the river.

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Other / Squeeze

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squeeze - To force something into a small or tight space by manipulating its form.

We managed to squeeze six people into the tiny car.

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Bad / Strange

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stark - A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other

The difference in electricity usage in South Korea versus North Korea paints a stark contrast when comparing the two countries.

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Other / Body

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clench - To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.

After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.

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Bad / Weak

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mediocrity - Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.

Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.

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Bad / Unhappy

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lament - To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.

She lamented the loss of her childhood home after it was demolished.

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Good / Calm

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respite - A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

During our exploration of the jungle, it rained every day for 3 months straight without a single day's respite.

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Bad / Dishonest

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indefensible - Unable to be defended, justified, accepted, or excused.

When he said that he robbed the store by mistake, the judge felt that statement was indefensible, and pronounced him guilty.

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fad - An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze

For a very short time in the 1970s, the Pet Rock was a popular fad that sold millions.