noun

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Bad / Strange

kluge - An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose

Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

jerk - A contemptibly obnoxious person

Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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juggle - To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time

It wasn't easy for Beth to juggle working at her job from home and taking care of her kids when they came home from school.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

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justified - Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision.

The police officer’s actions were justified because he was protecting innocent people.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

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kowtow - To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.

In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.

noun

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Bad / Strange

jargon - Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

At his first day on the job, Louie kept getting confused by all of the technical jargon that his boss insisted on using.

adjective

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Good / Strong

ironclad - So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed

When World War II started, Fred's ironclad loyalty to his country caused him to enlist in the army immediately.

adjective

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Good / Love

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kindhearted - Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help.

He was so kindhearted that he would always give some money to the homeless people on the street.

verb

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Other / Move

jostle - Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd

Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

jumble - An untidy collection or group of things.

When Dorothy visited her son's apartment to surprise him, she was shocked by the mess! Everything was scattered about in such a jumble, that it looked as if a tornado had swept through.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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jubilant - Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph.

He was jubilant when he received the news of his promotion.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

jittery - Nervous or unable to relax

The double shot iced coffee from Starbucks made Roman so jittery that he couldn't stand still.