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cramps - A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles

When Sharon got cramps in her stomach after eating the fish, she suspected that it may have been spoiled.

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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.

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Bad / Crazy

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weirdo - A person whose dress or behavior seems strange

The weirdo kept peeking at everyone from behind the bushes.

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Other / Inward

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vibes - A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others

Nia got some bad vibes before stepping inside the haunted house.

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vanity - Excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements

Some philosphers say it's better to be modest and humble, rather than to have excessive vanity and always being so concerned about one's appearance.

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Good / Strong

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vigor - Physical strength and good health

A bicycle-oriented workout will result in increased vigor over time.

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Other / Other

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puffery - Exaggerated or false praise

The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."

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ordeal - A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one

Knowing it was a fight to the death, the gladiator realized that this was an ordeal he would have to overcome if he wanted to survive.

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camouflage - Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment.

The army uniforms look like the environment they are in as a camouflage to make them less visible to the enemy.

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Bad / Disorganized

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morass - An area of muddy ground - or a complicated or confused situation.

By 1968 the US involvement in Vietnam had become a morass that no one seemed to know how to exit.

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Bad / Small

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smidgen - A small amount of something

Even a smidgen of ketchup would make the bland french fries more flavorful.

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diversion - Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation.

Reading or listening to music is a great diversion when you're feeling stressed.