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clairvoyant - Having the supposed ability to perceive things beyond normal human senses, especially future events (psychic).

Her clairvoyant instincts helped her predict the outcome of the business deal.

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Bad / Steal

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leech - To habitually exploit or rely on

The loan shark would leech off of Frank's desperation with absurdly high interest rates.

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Bad / Attack

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smash - Violently break (something) into pieces

In Jewish weddings, it's common for the groom to smash a glass with his foot as part of the ceremony.

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refine - To make something better or more precise by removing flaws, errors, or unwanted elements.

He spent years working to refine his painting skills, mastering the techniques of light and shadow.

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Good / Flexible

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apologetic - Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem

When Bill realized that his mistake caused the company to lose millions of dollars, he wrote his manager an apologetic email.

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glean - To extract or derive meaning, knowledge, or insight from various sources, often in a careful or detailed way.

She managed to glean a sense of her good friend's feelings from the small clues in her words and actions.

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Other / Light

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radiant - Shining, full of light, glowing brightly

New York City at night looks radiant with its buildings full of light.

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Bad / Weak

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dissipate - To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears

Because of his uncontrollable temper, Max dissipated whatever goodwill there had been in the marriage.

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revive - To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.

The doctor was able to revive the patient after a few minutes of CPR, bringing him back to consciousness.

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contraption - A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe

Cedric built a contraption on top of his motorcycle to transport his family, but he had good reason to be concerned about their safety.

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flak - Strong criticism

The way Donald Trump lashes out at 'fake news' is an example of the way that he doesn't take flak from anyone.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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swollen - Enlarged beyond normal size, often due to injury, infection, or inflammation.

Her eyes were swollen from crying all night.