adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

seedy - Sordid and disreputable

The graffiti on the walls was the first sign that this was a seedy neighborhood.

adjective

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Good / Strong

Url

impregnable - Unable to be broken into or captured.

The high walls around the city made it impregnable when attacked or under siege.

adjective

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Bad / Hostile

Url

confrontational - Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.

The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.

verb

See noun

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Other / Light

flicker - (of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness

The flickering candle did not provide enough light to see what was in the room.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

savvy - Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment

Because of his savvy knowledge about investing, Warren Buffett is viewed as the guru of Wall Street.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

Url

subservient - Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive.

Because he let others boss him around and treat him in a subservient manner, he really didn't enjoy life.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

taint - To contaminate or pollute something.

In many third-world countries, tainted water is the only available drinking source despite its unhealthy effects.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

stomp - To step on something with force.

Andy stomped on the small fire that started in the woods when someone dropped a lit cigarette by mistake in the campsite next to his.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

foolproof - A plan that is so clever that it is certain to succeed.

The robbers felt they had a plan to rob Monte Carlo that was foollproof.

noun

See verb

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Bad / War

blitz - An intensive or sudden military attack

Troops frequently prepare for various maneuvers such as an overwhelming blitz.

verb

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Other / Fast

scamper - (especially of a small animal or child) To run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

The dogs scampered through the open field, happy to be out of the house for once.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

wimpy - Fearful and lacking courage

Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.