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Good / Friendly

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chummy - On friendly terms; friendly

Best friends since the 5th grade, Hank and Walter were very chummy with each other.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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squeamish - (of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood

Nico was so squeamish about receiving a flu shot that he broke out into a sweat.

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Bad / Confused

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mystified - Being very puzzled and confused

Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.

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Bad / Aggressive

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adamant - Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others.

Despite everyone's advice, she stayed adamant in her choice to travel alone.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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brusque - Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

Dave was terrified of his boss, who would always speak to him in a brusque manner that made him feel small.

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Other / Inward

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modest - Humble and not boastful — not showing off one's achievements or abilitie, and avoiding attention.

The successful businesman, though he made lots of money, never lost his modest and simple manner towards everyone he met.

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Other / Shape

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elaborate - Detailed and complicated in design or planning.

The wedding decorations were incredibly elaborate, with flowers, lights, and crystal chandeliers.

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Good / Strong

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surefire - Guaranteed to produce a desired result.

His latest song is a surefire hit—everyone is talking about it.

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Good / Smart

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savvy - Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment

Because of his savvy knowledge about investing, Warren Buffett is viewed as the guru of Wall Street.

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Bad / Unhappy

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forlorn - Feeling alone, sad, and unhappy

Karen was so upset at seeing the forlorn puppy at the pound, so she adopted him right away.

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Bad / Small

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skimpy - (of clothes) short and revealing

Ami's father said firmly that he wouldn't letter her go to the beach in the skimpy bathing suit she had just bought.

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Good / Big

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stout - Somewhat fat or heavily built, especially around the waist.

The stout man got around town riding an electric scooter with a seat.