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Bad / Unhappy

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dismay - A strong feeling of disappointment about something unexpected and hard to fix

After the market plunged by 10%, the news networks showed Wall Street traders feeling dismay.

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Good / Love

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hug - An act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting.

She gave him a warm hug when they met at the airport.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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cruddy - Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy; It can also describe someone feeling unwell or unhappy.

It was difficult to see through the cruddy windows because of the dirt and grease covering them.

verb

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Good / Love

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pamper - To indulge with attention, comfort, and kindness

Hannah was excited for her day at the spa where she would be catered to and pampered.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

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imposition - An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.

The sudden imposition of strict dress codes surprised the employees but they adjusted very quickly.

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Bad / Mistake

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negligent - To mistakenly fail to do something that should have been done

Bill admitted that he was negligent in not locking the door, and as a result the house was robbed.

verb

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Bad / Angry

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despise - To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.

She despises dishonesty and refuses to associate with anyone who lies.

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Bad / Bad

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drudgery - Hard, menial, or dull work

Jack couldn't wait until 5:00 so that he could escape the drudgery of the office.

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Bad / Aggressive

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squash - To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.

The manager tried to squash the rumor as it spread quickly through the company.

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Good / Pleasure

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fragrant - Having a good and pleasant smell.

When she entered the flower store, she loved the fragrant smells in the air from the great variety of flowers.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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illustrious - Well known, respected, and admired for achievements.

The musuem had paintings from many of the illustrious artists of the last 50 years.

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Bad / Dangerous

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boobytrap - A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.

The army often sends dogs into abandoned houses just in case the enemy put boobytraps there that could explode.