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chump - A foolish or easily deceived person

Randall didn't play three-card monte like the other chumps he saw falling for the con-men inviting people on the street to play, because he wanted to keep his money.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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vain - Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

As an extremely vain man, Pete would constantly check his appearance in the mirror for imperfections.

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Good / Calm

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placid - (of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited

With the sun setting in the distance, Jenny was as placid as the calm waters around her.

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Bad / Disgusting

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slimy - Covered by or having the feel or consistency of slime

Jenny was grossed out by the slimy slug that made her hands sticky.

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Other / Shape

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jut - To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something

The observation deck jutted out from the building, allowing people to see the city directly underneath their feet.

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Bad / Aggressive

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quash - To reject or void, especially by legal procedure

Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.

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Bad / Steal

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extortion - The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.

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Good / Beautiful

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spiffy - Smart in appearance; fashionable

Reed looked very spiffy in his finely tailored and expensive Italian suit.

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Good / Big

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booming - Very loud or very successful.

The head of sales said in a booming voice, "We are very proud of our company's booming sales, so keep up the great work."

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Good / Exciting

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suspense - A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what might happen.

The suspense in the movie was getting so intense that the audience could barely sit in their seats.

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Good / Big

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jackpot - A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.

He won the jackpot in the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.

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Bad / Attack

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sniper - A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place

From a long distance, the sniper shot at his target.