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fink - An unpleasant or contemptible person

Randall was the fink of the office who everyone tried to avoid.

verb

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Bad / Small

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scrimp - To be thrifty or parsimonious; to economize

Though Beverly and her husband didn't have large incomes, they scrimped and saved enough to send their children to college.

adjective

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Bad / Pain

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tragic - Something very sad often involving suffering.

The story of how Oedipus mistakenly killed his father and married his mother is a tragic story.

adjective

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Good / Love

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intimate - Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature.

They shared an intimate friendship, knowing each other's deepest secrets

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Good / Calm

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nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

The alcove at the large window made a perfect nook, where Gemma could quietly take time away from the family, to read her book or write in her journal without interruption.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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dissipated - Spending too much time on physical pleasures that are not good for your health.

After taking drugs during his college years, Mike was too disappated to get a good job.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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elegant - Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

With her classically beautiful features, Audrey Hepburn appeared elegant no matter what she happened to be wearing.

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Other / Entice

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implore - To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.

Alan implored the judge to have mercy on his situation, and not give him more than a short sentence.

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Good / Happy

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bliss - Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment

When Jack and Bertha compared themselves to their friends battling the snowstorms up North, they felt that lying on the Florida beach was practically bliss

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Good / Good

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fantastic - Extremely good or excellent; wonderful.

Bill did a fantastic job on his presentation—it was clear and creative!

verb

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Bad / Attack

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decimate - To kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of something.

The raging wildfire decimated the forest, leaving only a few trees standing.

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Bad / Unhappy

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groan - A deep sound made in pain or annoyance

As his back pain suddenly came back, Bob let out a loud groan.