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Good / Big

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utmost - The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent

During the emergency, the authoriies emphasized that it is of the utmost importance that people follow the safety guidelines.

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Good / Friendly

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endearing - Arousing feelings of affection or admiration

Bill had an endearing smile that caused everyone to instantly like him.

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Bad / Dangerous

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breach - An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.

I didn't trust him after he shared my secret, in what I regarded as a breach of trust.

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Other / Slow

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lackadaisical - Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort

Bill's friends told him that if he wanted to get a job, he would have to improve his lackadaisical efforts regarding finding work.

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Other / Entice

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lure - Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

The venus fly trap plant uses its beautiful colors to lure insects to their death.

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Other / Body

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squat - To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs

Rex squatted down to get a better look at the ants in the grass.

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Good / Calm

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easygoing - Relaxed and carefree in attitude or behavior.

His easygoing nature, that he enhances with meditation, helps him stay calm under pressure.

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Bad / Attack

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brutal - Savagely violent

Lions are known for their brutal behavior against helpless gazelles.

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Good / Friendly

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hobnob - To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status

The social event was Terry's chance to hobnob with other people in his industry.

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Bad / Bad

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perverse - Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences

Sam often acted in perverse ways around the office, such as threatening his coworkers.

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Good / Happy

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mirth - Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

The night was full of mirth as the friends laughed at each other's jokes.

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Bad / Pain

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writhe - To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body

The soccer player writhed in pain on the ground after spraining his ankle.