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spasm - A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful

After strenuous exercise, painful muscle spasms can occur in the body.

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Other / Light

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luster - A soft glow or shine.

The morning sunshine gave Annie's hair a beautiful luster that gave her an almost angelic quality.

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Good / Calm

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getaway - A good location for a short vacation

Phil and Sandra loved their cabin in the woods, and it was perfect for a short getaway weekend vacation.

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Bad / Unhappy

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dismay - A strong feeling of disappointment about something unexpected and hard to fix

After the market plunged by 10%, the news networks showed Wall Street traders feeling dismay.

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Bad / War

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havoc - Widespread destruction

The city's inhabitants walked through the destructive havoc caused by the falling bombs.

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Bad / Delay

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impasse - A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock.

The peace talks reached an impasse when neither side was willing to compromise.

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Good / Strong

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longevity - The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional.

Regular exercise and a balanced diet contribute to a person's longevity.

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Bad / Small

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pittance - A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.

The workers decided to strike because they felt that their wages were a mere pittance compared to what they deserved.

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personna - The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.

Though the CEO presented a personna of being tough as nails, his family knew that he was really a very kind and gentle person.

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Bad / Unhappy

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distress - A state of extreme sorrow, pain, or suffering.

His face showed signs of distress during the tough exam.

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humility - The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance; lack of arrogance.

Despite his success, he always carried himself with humility and never looked down on others.

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zilch - Having nothing

Seth wanted to buy a newspaper, but he had zilch in his wallet.