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Good / Friendly

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chitchat - Inconsequential conversation

Unlike their extroverted counterparts, introverts do not enjoy mindless chitchat.

verb

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Bad / War

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vanquish - To defeat thoroughly

Alexander the Great vanquished entire countries in his quest to build one of the world's biggest empires.

adjective

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Other / Other

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vapid - Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.

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Bad / Disorganized

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flux - Hard to keep track of because it is constantly changing.

Betty's therapist had trouble treating her because Betty's emotions and thoughts were always in a state of flux.

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Other / Other

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flourish - A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others

As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.

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Bad / Hostile

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barb - A remark that is funny but unkind.

Burt realized that Sam was not really his friend when Sam made several barbed comments directed at Burt at the dinner party.

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Good / Exciting

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hoopla - Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss

Even though iPhone models rarely change much every year, the hoopla surrounding them always leads to long lines of customers.

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Bad / Bad

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horrific - Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.

The accident was so horrific that witnesses were left trembling.

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Good / Beautiful

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slender - Attractively thin

If a person can't lose weight, at least they can wear clothes that make them look more slender.

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Bad / Confused

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ambiguous - Something whose meaning is unclear, because it can be understood in several ways

Bill's parents often asked when he was moving out of the house and getting a job, but his answer was always ambiguous.

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Bad / Small

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dearth - A scarcity or lack of something

After the clothing store's 80% off sale, there was a dearth of shirts and jeans still available.

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Good / Successful

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prosperous - Flourishing or thriving, particularly in business, health, or social conditions.

After years of hard work, they were finally living in a prosperous neighborhood with a beautiful home.