When Amy found out that her house had been destroyed by the tornado, she broke down into hysterical crying, and could not be comforted for hours.
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Unhappy
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moody -
Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly
When he woke up moody, he tried to minimize his social interactions until his mood improved.
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Inward
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quaint -
Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way.
Granny and Granpa lived in an old cottage in the country, with a quaint porch where we could have our tea and play board games.
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Unfriendly
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controversial -
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument.
The movie received mixed reviews because of its controversial ending.
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Good
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quintessential -
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
All over the world, the Statue of Liberty is seen as the quintessential symbol of freedom.
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Disorganized
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wanton -
Unpredictable, unprovoked, and destructive action
The building was covered in graffiti in a wanton act of vandalism.
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Small
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spotty -
Having a poor and inconsistent performance record.
Bill ran on the issue of improving the environment, because he knew that the current administration had a spotty record on this issue.
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Calm
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humble -
Having or showing a modest or low view of one's own importance; not arrogant or boastful.
Despite his great achievements, he remained humble and never bragged about his success.
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Disgusting
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profane -
Not respectful of others beliefs and standards, often by using vulgar language or disrespectful actions.
The comedian was criticized for making profane jokes that offended many members of the audience.
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Dishonest
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tricky -
Difficult to deal with or do, often requiring skill or caution, sometimes being deceptive or misleading, making it appear different from what it really is.
The magician used a tricky move to distract the audience
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Smart-Adj
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adept -
Highly skilled or proficient at something.
He is adept at using graphic design software.
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Weak
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impressionable -
Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve.
Because children tend to be very impressionable, their use of the internet should be monitored, so that they are kept away form undesirble influences.
