verb

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Bad / Angry

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admonish - To warn or reprimand someone firmly about their behaviour.

The principal admonished the class for their disruptive conduct.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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ambiance - The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.

The café’s vintage décor and soft background music gives it a charming ambiance.

adjective

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Good / Good

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admirable - Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.

His admirable excitement and patience with students makes him a great teacher.

noun

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Other / Desire

alluring - Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

At first the idea of the high of taking drugs was alluring, but when he saw the bad trips his friends had, he resolved to resist and say no.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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agile - Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.

Bill was always the most agile boy in his high school, but it took hard work and focus to reach the tryouts for the Olympic gymnastic team.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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aloof - Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

Url

aberration - A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.

The principal let Johnny go without any punishment, because his outburst had been an aberration from his usual good behavior.

adjective

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Other / Stop

Url

abrupt - Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way

The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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adrift - Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.

She felt adrift in life after graduating with no clear plans.

adjective

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Bad / Attack

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abusive - Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.

Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

Url

aesthetic - Appealing to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and/or touch.

They liked eating in the restaurant because they found the food and the environment aesthetic.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

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abuse - To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.

The child was abused by his caregivers, causing long-lasting emotional trauma.