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Bad / Uncomfortable

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bleary - When eyes are unfocused or filmy from tiredness and lack of sleep.

Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.

noun

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Good / New

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upshot - The final result or outcome of a situation or series of events.

After several weeks, the upshot of the thorough investigation revealed that there were several policy violations that should be prosecuted.

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Good / Successful

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bonanza - A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

The bankers celebrated their sudden bonanza by going out to the nicest restaurant in town.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

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boondoggle - Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value

When the funds dried up before the bridge could be finished, it turned into an expensive boondoggle that couldn't transport anybody.

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Bad / Dirty

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slime - A sticky liquid substance that is unpleasant to touch

When Arnold brought his box of snails to class, few people wanted to touch them because of the slime in the box and on their shells

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Bad / Disorganized

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absentminded - Forgetful or inattentive, often because of being lost in thought.

When Bill sat by the shore watching the waves, he became so absentminded that he would forget to eat anything the whole day.

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Good / Pleasure

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nostalgia - A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations

While watching her family's old home movies, Mary was filled with a sense of nostalgia.

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Good / Exciting

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wonder - To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement.

When she saw the magician perform his final trick with the glass ball, she couldn't stop wondering how he did the trick.

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Good / Friendly

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reprieve - A temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or undesirable situation, often granted as a mercy or to allow for further consideration.

The condemned prisoner was granted a reprieve by the governor, to the great relief of both him and his family.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.

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Bad / Aggressive

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ultimatum - A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met.

She gave him an ultimatum—either quit smoking or move out.

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Other / Wet

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parch - To make or become dry through intense heat.

The earth was parched from the relentless heat.