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Bad / Weak

nounverb noun

slack - The part of a rope or line that is not held taut; the loose or unused part

At the nightclub, the slack in the velvet ropes indicated that it was the VIP section.

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Bad / Dishonest

nounverb noun

fib - A lie, typically an unimportant one

Jon told a little fib to his teacher about why he couldn't finish his homework and hoped she would believe him.

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Bad / Unhappy

nounverb verb

wail - Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.

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Good / Smart

nounverb verb

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Bargain - To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.

The two executives bargained all day and came up with an agreement that was good for both of their companies.

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Bad / Small

nounverb noun

flicker - An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness

Wade's TV signal was reduced to undecipherable flicker once his cable had been cut off.

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Bad / Disorganized

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sprawl - Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way

Keith was going to spend his whole weekend sprawled out on the couch instead of doing chores.

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Good / Busy

nounverb verb

throng - (of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)

The massive crowd thronged into the stadium to cheer on their country's Olympic athletes.

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Bad / Dishonest

nounverb verb

swindle - Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions

Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.

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Bad / Disorganized

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sprawl - An ungainly or carelessly relaxed position in which one's arms and legs are spread out

After work, Terry would sit on the couch and have his body end up in a lazy sprawl.

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Other / Body

nounverb noun

gasp - A convulsive catching of breath

Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.

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Other / Move

nounverb noun

swirl - A quantity of something moving in a swirl

The swirl of all of the colors creates a beautiful rainbow.

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Other / Move

nounverb noun

wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.