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Bad / Dishonest

adjective

flagrant - The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way

The politician came right out and asked for a bribe in a flagrant violation of the law.

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Bad / Weak

verb

languish - (of a person or other living thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble

The crops languished in the field after the severe drought.

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Good / Beautiful

adjective

swank - Stylishly luxurious and expensive

The swank nightclub, with its luxurious amenities, was worth the expense.

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Other / Slow

verb

plod - Walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps

Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.

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Other / Other

adjective

mortified - Very embarrassed

Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.

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Bad / Aggressive

noun

brouhaha - A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something

The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.

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Bad / Bad

adjective

barren - A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit

Steve couldn't imagine how he would be able to cross the desert as he looked at the barren desert from on top of his camel

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Good / Big

adjective

Picture

Boundless - Extremely large in amount or degree, unlimited.

The desert stretched out with boundless beauty in every direction.

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Bad / Attack

verb

terrify - Cause to feel extreme fear

Scott was terrified of dogs and avoided even the smallest ones.

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Bad / Aggressive

verb

coerce - To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.

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Other / Inward

adjective

mystical - Relating to the belief that there is hidden and spiritual meaning in life.

From the time that Joan sensed that there is a mystical side of life, she spent more time praying and meditating.

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Good / Happy

noun

ecstasy - Extremely happy

Arnold loved the quiet beauty of the woods and the lake, and it filled him with a feeling of ecstasy.