noun

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Good / Good

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fidelity - Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.

When the British soldiers swore fidelity to the Queen, they meant it, and they conducted themselves with great pride and loyalty.

noun

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Good / Energy

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blabbermouth - An overly talkative person who speaks without thinking.

Don't tell Jerry things you don't want others to know about, because you can’t trust a blabbermouth with secrets.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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debase - To reduce the quality or value of something

When the government added copper to the gold coins, it debased the value of the coins.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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shorthanded - Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.

When the flood swept through the community, though the relief workers were very shorthanded, they did an amazing job rescuing the people by boat.

noun

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Good / Successful

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superstar - A person who is extremely talented or admired in a particular field.

She became a superstar after her debut album topped the charts.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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overwhelm - To overcome resistance with tremendous force

The German army overwhelmed the French's Maginot line by going through its weak point in the Ardennes forest.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

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paranoid - Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.

The character in the movie became increasingly paranoid, believing she was being followed.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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chitchat - Inconsequential conversation

Unlike their extroverted counterparts, introverts do not enjoy mindless chitchat.

adjective

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Good / Brave

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gutsy - Showing courage, determination, and spirit

Malala Yousafzai's gutsy attempt to pursue an education despite being attacked by the Taliban is a profile in courage.

adjective

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Bad / Hostile

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scathing - Witheringly scornful; severely critical

After receiving poor service and undercooked food, the critic wrote a scathing review of the restaurant.

adjective

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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.

verb

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improvise - To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials.

The comedian had to improvise when the microphone stopped working during his performance.