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adventurous - Willing to take risks to try new and difficult methods, ideas, or experiences.

He loved learning new techniques of programming, and he had an adventurous attitude and approach to computers.

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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.

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adversity - A difficult situation or time in one's life

Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.

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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.

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Bad / Aggressive

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aggressive - Ready to attack and behaving in a threatening way.

The football player was successful because of the way he was so aggressive in trying to tackle the quarterback.

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Bad / Pain

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affliction - Something that causes pain or suffering.

When Pharoah didn't let the people go, Moses gave Egypt one affliction after another.

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Bad / Pain

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agonizing - Something that causes great physical or mental pain.

After she took the final exam, it was agonizing to her that for a whole week she wouldn't find out the results.

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Bad / Dislike

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acrimony - Showing feelings of anger and bitterness.

The former husband and wife were grateful that after their divorce they still were friends, and that there was no acrimony between them.

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Bad / Dangerous

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addictive - The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.

Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in cigarettes.

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Good / Flexible

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accommodate - To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.

The doctor's schedule was very packed, but he tried to accommodate the patient and treat their condition, because the situation was an emergency.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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aggravating - Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior.

It’s so aggravating when people talk loudly during a movie.

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Other / Other

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aftermath - The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, rescue teams worked day and night.