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Good / Exciting

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Incredible - So extraordinary or amazing that it is hard to believe.

She did an incredible job organizing the charity event in just a week.

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Good / Strong

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ironclad - So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed

When World War II started, Fred's ironclad loyalty to his country caused him to enlist in the army immediately.

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Bad / Dangerous

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inferno - A large fire that is dangerously out of control

The raging inferno that was consuming the forest would be a big challenge for the firefighters.

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Bad / Bad

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Intolerable - Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured;

The heat in the desert was intolerable, making it impossible to stay outside for long.

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Bad / Aggressive

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Intimidate - To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do something.

The bully tried to intimidate the younger students into giving him their lunch money.

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Good / Exciting

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intriguing - Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious

Jim found the study of physics very intriguing, because the more that was explained, the more seemed to be beyond comprehension - such as the origin of the universe.

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Bad / Strange

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inscrutable - Difficult to understand

Martha always had an inscrutable smile, and Joe could never figure out if she loved or even liked him or not.

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Bad / Confused

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Impetuous - Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

His impetuous decision to quit his job left him struggling to find a new one.

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Good / Love

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Intimate - Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature.

They shared an intimate friendship, knowing each other's deepest secrets

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Other / Move

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Incessant - Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior.

The incessant barking of the neighbor’s dog kept me awake all night.

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Good / Pleasure

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indulge - To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do

Though Beverly was on a diet, every once in a while she would indulge in an ice cream sundae.

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Other / Shape

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Intricate - Having many complex and detailed parts that are difficult to understand or analyze.

The artist created an intricate painting with tiny, detailed patterns.