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Good / Smart

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finesse - Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner

After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.

noun

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Bad / Small

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tidbit - A small piece of tasty food

The sushi looked delicious, but the tidbits were too small to satisfy anyone's hunger.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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interrogate - To question someone thoroughly, usually in an aggressive manner.

The detective had to interrogate the suspect to uncover the truth about the crime.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

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oppressive - Unjustly harsh or tyrannical, especially in the use of power or control.

The regime was known for its oppressive laws that silenced dissent, so crowds that gathered risked the army breaking it up.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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folks - A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.

I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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bubbly - When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot.

Frank was always calm and thoughtful, and the matchmaker thought he should try going out with a girl with a bubbly personality.

verb

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Bad / Nervous

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vacillate - To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.

He would vacillate between a career in business - that would be more secure - or in acting, something that he loved to do.

verb

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Other / Surprise

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astonish - To surprise or impress (someone) greatly

The audience was astonished by the amazing fireworks display at the end of the concert.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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operational - Something that is in working order and ready for use.

SpaceX is looking forward to the day that a community on Mars becomes fully operational.

noun

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Good / Strong

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emphatic - Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt

The CEO was emphatic that integrity in all business activity was something that every employee must always remember.

adjective

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minuscule - Very small, tiny or microscopic.

The dwarf tomato was so minuscule that one would struggle to cut it with a knife, let alone find it in a salad.

adjective

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considerate - Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.

The nurse is always very considerate and checks every 15 minutes to ask how you're doing.