noun

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Bad / Stupid

buffoon - A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown

With his mismatched clothing and general absentmindedness, Roy was viewed as a harmless buffoon that no one took seriously.

adjective

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Good / Strong

Url

responsible - To have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it

She wanted to find a husband who was not only attractive, but one who is responsible and could be relied on to support a family.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

collide - What happens when a moving object hits something violently

The captain was totally surprised when the Titanic collided with the iceberg.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

Url

moody - Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly

When he woke up moody, he tried to minimize his social interactions until his mood improved.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

crush - Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully

Bruce was so angry that he crushed his soda can with his bare hands.

noun

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Good / New

Url

neophyte - Someone inexperienced who is just starting out in a field or area, a beginner or novice, especially someone new to a skill, subject, or activity.

As a neophyte to programming, she found the first few lessons challenging but exciting.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

mediocre - Having poor to average quality.

Francine felt that most of the men she dated were just mediocre, and she was waiting to find someone she felt was great.

adjective

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Bad / Steal

Url

counterfeit - Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.

Bill thought he got a bargain for an expensive watch on the street, until he found out that it was a counterfeit.

noun

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Bad / Powerless

pauper - A very poor person

Xavier looked forward to the day he would win the lottery and no longer be a pauper.

noun

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Bad / Uncomfortable

Url

hiccup - An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.

A girl in the class couldn't stop her hiccups, and the other kids in the class couldn't stop laughing.

verb

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Other / Other

stunt - Prevent from growing or developing properly

Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

gruesome - Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:

When the policeman visited the scene of the murder, the sight was so gruesome that he couldn't help but go outside and throw up.