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Good / Good

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impeccable - Perfect in every way

In her graduating class, Joan was voted the most likely to succeed, because she had impeccable character and habits.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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meticulous - Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

David was so meticulous about his lawn that he made sure every blade of grass was cut at the same height.

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Bad / Bad

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tacky - In bad taste

Sam's hitting on women at the funeral was an extremely tacky thing to do.

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Bad / Disorganized

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scraggly - (of a person or animal) thin and bony

With his toothpick-sized arms, Terence was too scraggly to be on the wrestling team.

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Bad / Crazy

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berserk - To behave in a wild and uncontrolled way as a result of something unexpected happening.

When Anne found out that she had lost all her money as a result of stock fraud, she went berserk, running around the house, screaming and breaking dishes.

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Good / Happy

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jaunty - Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

As his arms swung back and forth, Leo's jaunty walk down the street projected an air of self-confidence.

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Bad / Small

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trivial - Of little value or importance

Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.

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Other / Up+Down

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aloft - High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.

He held the trophy aloft, proud of his victory.

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Other / Inward

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prissy - Fussily and excessively respectable

At dinner, Mary's new suitor was subject to her prissy aunt Maggie, who barely acknowledged him.

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Good / Strong

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surefire - Guaranteed to produce a desired result.

His latest song is a surefire hit—everyone is talking about it.

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Bad / Nervous

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frenetic - Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way

Every James Bond movie features a frenetic car chase that has the audience on the edge of their seats.

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Good / Love

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compassion - A deep awareness of the suffering of others, combined with a desire to help.

He felt compassion for the injured bird and took it to a vetinarian.