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Other / Desire

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whim - A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

While standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, Stan bought a pack of gum on a whim.

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Bad / Disgusting

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smut - Obscene language or matter

Patty couldn't enjoy the comedy set because of the obscene smut in the comedian's material.

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Other / Light

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sheen - A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained.

The sheen on the furniture made the dining area look elegant and inviting.

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Bad / Dishonest

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charlatan - A person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people

The man selling snake oil claimed it would cure all diseases, but Harvey knew the man was just a charlatan.

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Bad / Mistake

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boondoggle - Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value

When the funds dried up before the bridge could be finished, it turned into an expensive boondoggle that couldn't transport anybody.

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Other / Up+Down

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avalanche - A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.

The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.

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Other / Light

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exposure - The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.

The journalist’s article led to the exposure of a major financial scandal.

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Good / Big

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gamut - The complete range or scope of something

The colored pencils ran the gamut from light blue to dark red.

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Bad / Confused

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mirage - An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.

When the new leader says he's for democracy, the world is hoping that it isn't a mirage.

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Bad / Old

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fogey - A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes

Old fogeys usually complain about young people and their immature ways.

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Good / Big

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gobs - A lot of

For most people, making gobs of money will provide them happiness.

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Good / Successful

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tycoon - A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry

Bill Gates is recognized worldwide as a tycoon of the computing industry.