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senile - Used to describe behavior, mental states, or conditions associated with aging, especially when a person becomes forgetful or confused.

The elderly man showed symptoms of becoming senile, like forgetting where he put his keys, but with support, he managed to live independently for a while.

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Good / Friendly

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courteous - Marked by good manners and consideration for others.

The president's wife gave a courteous smile when introduced to the guests at the dinner.

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Bad / War

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barbaric - Extremely cruel

Sometimes the heat of war brings out man's barbaric behavior, that would not happen in more peaceful times

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integrity - The quality of being honest and consistently upholding strong moral principles.

She was respected for her integrity, always telling the truth no matter the circumstances.

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dilapidated - (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

Once a prosperous city, Detroit has succumbed to poverty, with dilapidated houses lining the abandoned streets.

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nefarious - An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked.

Joe could only blame himself for the jail sentence that followed his nefarious career as a gangster.

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Bad / Powerless

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shorthanded - Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.

When the flood swept through the community, though the relief workers were very shorthanded, they did an amazing job rescuing the people by boat.

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Bad / Nervous

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perturbed - Feeling unsettled, anxious, or troubled due to confusion, concern, or disruption.

She was visibly perturbed when she found out her flight had been canceled at the last minute.

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Bad / Mistake

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humbling - Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.

Receiving so much help from strangers during hard times was a humbling experience.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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astute - Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well

From a very early age, Gail instinctively knew everything about business, and and after college she proved to be an astute business woman, and became a millionaire before the age of 30.

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Bad / Powerless

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enslaved - Held in physical or psychological bondage or control.

Max felt enslaved by his addiction to cigarettes, and often struggled to try to give it up.

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Good / Calm

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mystical - Relating to the belief that there is hidden and spiritual meaning in life.

From the time that Joan sensed that there is a mystical side of life, she spent more time praying and meditating.