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sentimental - Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.

She kept the old letters as sentimental reminders of her childhood.

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Other / Entice

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eager - Excited and enthusiastic about something that is going to happen, wanting it to happen.

The students were eager to start the field trip.

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insular - Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.

Growing up in an insular community, she was shocked by the diversity of the big city.

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Bad / Aggressive

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autocratic - Demanding total obedience and control, often in a domineering way.

The king ran his government in an autocratic manner, refusing to take advice or hear feedback from anybody else.

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Good / Strong

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fortitude - Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up.

Despite the unruly crowd that seemed it could erupt in chaos at any moment, he handled the situation with great fortitude.

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shrill - (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing

June had to plug her ears to avoid hearing the shrill voices of her screaming children.

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Bad / Small

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piddling - Pathetically trivial; trifling

In a piddling attempt at perfection, Alec would cut the blades of grass individually.

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Other / Surprise

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aghast - Struck with shock, amazement, or horror

When the Stevens family returned home from their two week vacation, they were aghast to find that loads of stray cats were living in their house.

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Good / Flexible

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nimble - Quick and light in movement or action; agile

Track and field athletes have to be exceptionally nimble when jumping over high hurdles.

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Good / Pleasure

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worthwhile - Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.

She found that the 30 minutes of exercize in the morning was very worthwhile, and was helping her feel more relaxed and was helping her lose weight.

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Good / Busy

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frisky - Playful and full of energy

Janie's puppy was so frisky that playing with him was like a full-time job.

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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