noun

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Good / Big

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skyscraper - A high-rise structure that dominates the skyline.

The Empire State Building - built in just 13 months from 1930 to 1931 - is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

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rampant - Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread.

The spread of the virus was rampant, with cases increasing exponentially across the country.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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smuggle - Move (goods) illegally into or out of a country

The border guards were always on the lookout for people trying to smuggle guns into the country.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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repugnant - Unpleasant and disgusting.

Mary found the use of curse words so repugnant, that she would pick herself up and leave the presence of anyone who started using them.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

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deceitful - Intentionally misleading or dishonest.

She realized too late that his charm was just a deceitful cover.

noun

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Other / Shape

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brink - An extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope

Edwin stood on the brink of the cliff, only steps away from plummeting to the ground.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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adventure - An unusual, exciting, and sometimes hazardous experience or activity.

He liked traveling, meeting new people, and seeing new places, and he was always ready to go on his next adventure.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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upbeat - Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic.

Even though there was a recession, Francine was upbeat about her chances of getting an excellent job after graduating business school.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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adversary - An enemy or opponent

Batman and the Joker were adversaries of each other, and it was interesting to follow how each tried to use strategy to outsmart each other.

noun

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Good / Busy

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commotion - A state of confused and noisy disturbance

A commotion ran through the crowd as the home team intercepted the ball.

verb

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Good / Smart

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ponder - To look inward and think carefully about something

Before Arnold made a decision, he would try to ponder and imagine the different possible results of the decision.

noun

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Good / Strong

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intensity - Great energy, strength, and concentration involving an activity, thought, or feeling.

During the war, the intensity of the battles decreased in the winter when it was just too cold to fight.