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Good / Successful

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lucrative - Highly rewarding or beneficial, especially in terms of money or success.

He left his job to start a lucrative online business that made him thousands each month.

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Bad / Angry

malicious - Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm

The malicious serial killer hunted down his victims because he wanted revenge for what they had done to him.

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Good / Brave

maverick - An unorthodox or independent-minded person

Frank Sinatra was such a maverick in his field that his best-known song is, appropriately, "My Way."

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Good / Beautiful

majestic - Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity

The majestic snow-capped mountains were part of nature's true beauty.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

malady - A disease or ailment

Smallpox was a very dangerous malady that has mostly been cured with vaccinations.

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Good / Beautiful

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luxury - A condition of abundance, great ease and comfort.

They enjoyed visiting the French Riviera, to parcipate in a lifestyle of luxury even if it was only for a week.

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Good / Energy

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marathon - Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance.

We had a movie marathon and watched all eight Harry Potter films in one weekend — our brains turned to butter around film six.

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Good / Strong

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mandatory - Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority.

Attendance at the safety meeting is mandatory for all employees.

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Bad / Disorganized

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makeshift - Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.

When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.

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Bad / Disgusting

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macabre - Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects.

She had a fascination with macabre stories about unsolved murders.

verb

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Bad / Attack

mangle - To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing

The speeding car was mangled beyond belief when it hit the tree at 80 miles an hour.

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Good / Smart

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maneuver - A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations.

The army conducted a large-scale maneuver to test their new defense strategy.