adjective

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devious - Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals.

It took a while for the District Attorney to realize that the politician was using devious methods to hide the fact that he was taking bribes.

noun

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Bad / Strange

phantom - An appearance or illusion without material substance

Emily found it hard to succeed in whatever she tried because of a phantom voice in her ears telling her that she would always be a failure.

verb

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Good / Exciting

Url

proclaim - To announce something publicly and proudly.

During the French revolution, the crowds proclaimed that their goal was Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

adjective

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Bad / Small

niggling - Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way

As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.

noun

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Good / Exciting

Url

craze - A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something.

The new mobile phone game became a global craze overnight.

adjective

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Good / Successful

Url

exceptional - Much greater than usual in skill, intelligence, or abiity.

He won the math contest because all the judges agreed that what he accomplished was exceptional.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

Url

mouthwatering - So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite.

The chef presented a mouthwatering dessert that had everyone grabbing plates and forks and running to the desert table.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

Url

terrifying - Very frightening and causing extreme fear.

I don't like going on roller coasters, because even though others find them exciting, I find them terrifying.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

Url

splinter - To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion.

The mirror fell and splintered into hundreds of tiny shards.

adjective

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Bad / Delay

interminable - Endless (often used hyperbolically)

Victor dreaded going to the DMV, knowing he would spend an interminable amount of time there.

adjective

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Good / Successful

elite - A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability.

Sam was proud that he had successfully trained for and managed to be accepted by the most elite unit of the army.

adjective

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Bad / Hostile

jilted - Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)

The wedding was ruined once the jilted bride realized the groom wasn't coming.