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Bad / Disorganized

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pandemonium - Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar

The release of the newest limited-edition sneakers led to pandemonium amongst the large crowd of shoppers.

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Bad / Aggressive

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Brute - A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence.

The bully was a brute, pushing others around both physically and emotionlly to get his way.

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Bad / Dangerous

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tempest - A violent windy storm

The powerful tempest tossed the ship back and forth amongst the waves.

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Good / Smart

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revelation - Realizing or disclosing something that was previously not known.

Samantha vividly remembers the day she had the revelation in therapy that relationships are one of the most important things in life.

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Bad / Strange

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honkey - Usually an uncomplimentary term referring to 'white people'

Blues musicians actually liked the attention and fandom of the honkies who were their followers.

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Bad / Unhappy

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peeve - A cause of annoyance

Jeff talking about his ex-girlfriend was Jim's pet peeve, and he would always cover his ears in annoyance.

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Other / Light

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Dusk - A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.

The garden looked peaceful in the soft glow of dusk.

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Other / Entice

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Elixir - Something considered to be a remedy for problems or difficulties

For many, laughter is the best elixir for stress and sadness.

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Good / Friendly

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prattle - Foolish or inconsequential talk

Instead of being left in peace, Charlie was subject to the endless prattle of his seat mate.

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Bad / Unhappy

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gloom - An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression

The depressed family lived in a dark house, and the gloom of the house matched the gloom of their moods.

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Bad / Weak

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Breakdown - A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.

She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.

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Bad / Dishonest

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fraud - Intentional deception for personal or financial gain.

Monty was sentenced to 10 years in jail for tax fraud when the tax man discovered that he had undeclared assets.