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paradox - A situation or idea that seems strange because it involves two aspects that are very different and seem to contradict each other, and both may be true.

It's a paradox that often it's the busiest people that have to most time to contribute to the needs of others.

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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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Good / Beautiful

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doodad - A trivial ornament or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall

Liam's father didn't understand technology and would always ask how these doodads worked.

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Bad / Crazy

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crackpot - A slightly strange or foolish person

Wearing mismatched clothing and yelling to nobody in particular, the crackpot was amusing and ignored by the people who passed him by.

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gist - The substance or essence of a speech or text

Very intelligent people can understand the gist of a topic even if they can't remember every word of it.

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relic - An object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist.

During the dig, the archeological team found some relics from thousands of years ago.

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virtue - A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty.

Patience is considered a virtue that helps people remain calm in difficult situations.

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speck - A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.

There was a speck of dust on the camera lens that ruined the pictures.

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darling - A term of endearment used to express affection.

Grandma always calls me her darling when I visit.

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fiasco - A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way

In the 1980s, Coca-Cola released New Coke, which ended up being one of the costliest business fiascos ever.

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haze - A physical or mental lack of clarity.

The morning haze made it hard to see the road clearly.

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nemesis - A long-standing rival; an archenemy

As the leader of the Dark Side, Darth Vader was the evil nemesis of the heroic Luke Skywalker.