adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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miffed - Annoy

The job applicant's long-winded answers miffed the interviewer so much that she refused to listen to him further.

verb

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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evade - To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

The thief managed to evade the police by hiding in an alley.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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variety - a lot of different kinds of activities, situations, or people

She liked her job as a social worker, because she liked the variety of people she was able to help.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

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conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

The movie’s central conflict kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

noun

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Good / Busy

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throng - A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

The handful of musicians on stage were outnumbered by the enormous throng of people in the audience.

verb

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Bad / Weak

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derail - To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.

The train was derailed by a fallen tree during the storm.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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tomboy - A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.

As a child, she was a tomboy who loved climbing trees and playing soccer.

noun

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Bad / Crazy

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psycho - A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.

She accused him of being a psycho and told him to leave after he repeatedly showed up uninvited and acted innappropriately.

verb

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Other / Slow

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wander - To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

On Sunday Bill didn't have anything planned, so he just wandered through the forest, looking at the beautiful trees, taking time to appreciate nature.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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tattle - To report and tell about another's wrongdoing

Jack tried to sneak out of the house, but Howie tattled on him to their parents.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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mandatory - Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority.

Attendance at the safety meeting is mandatory for all employees.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

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vibrant - Full of energy and enthusiasm

Ike had a vibrant personality which made him the perfect salesman.