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prescient - Demonstrating foresight or intuition about future developments or outcomes.

The economist’s prescient predictions about the market crash earned him widespread recognition.

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Bad / Afraid

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harrowing - Intensely distressing

Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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pompous - Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important

The pompous man refused to speak to anyone who had less money or education than him.

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Bad / Weak

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brittle - Hard but liable to break or shatter easily

Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.

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Bad / Unhappy

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morose - Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.

After hearing the bad news, he became morose and withdrawn for days.

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Bad / Angry

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fierce - Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude

When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him

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Bad / Disorganized

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cumbersome - Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy

Arthur didn't enjoy the hike because of his heavy and cumbersome backpack

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Good / Strong

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resilient - To withstand adversity; show a quick recovery following adversity.

The cowboys living in the wild west had to be resilient to survive in an environment of untamed elements.

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Good / Beautiful

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exquisite - Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.

Patty carefully knelt down to get a closer look at the exquisite rose, afraid that touching it would tear it.

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Bad / Disorganized

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wreckage - The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.

After the battle, the troops examined the wreckage of the enemy plane that had crashed, looking for any important information.

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Good / Exciting

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effervescent - Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.

His effervescent personality lit up every room he was in.

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vociferous - To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly

At the annual stock holder's meeting, Arnold was vociferous in his complaints about how the company was being run.