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Bad / Dishonest

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underhanded - Dishonest or sneaky, often done in a secret or deceitful way.

Spreading false rumors was an underhanded way to win the election.

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Other / Sound

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longwinded - Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech

Most of the audience tell asleep when the speaker gave a longwinded two hour speech.

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Bad / Angry

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admonish - To warn or reprimand someone firmly about their behaviour.

The principal admonished the class for their disruptive conduct.

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Good / Brave

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verve - Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm

With his winning personality and incredible verve, Terry Crews is one of the most charismatic actors working today.

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Bad / Attack

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malicious - Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm

The malicious serial killer hunted down his victims because he wanted revenge for what they had done to him.

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Bad / War

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mutiny - To refuse to obey orders, in an open revolt or uprising against leadership or control.

In 1789 the crew of the HMS Bounty decided to mutiny against their captain, partially because they wanted to stay in beautiful Tahiti.

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Bad / Delay

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stranded - Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money

After the shipwreck, Arthur was stranded on the island for 2 years until the was discovered and brought back to civilisation.

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Bad / Powerless

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enslaved - Held in physical or psychological bondage or control.

Max felt enslaved by his addiction to cigarettes, and often struggled to try to give it up.

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Other / Move

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swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.

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Bad / Unhappy

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bawl - To cry loudly and uncontrollably.

When my baby starts to bawl, I go through my trusty checklist: is he hungry, tired, teething, or have a bad diaper?

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Other / Other

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nip - Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply

Puppies tend to nip their owners' hands when they are young.

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Good / Beautiful

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dapper - (typically of a man) neat and trim in dress, appearance, or bearing

With his perfectly tailored suit, fancy watch and expensive sunglasses, Greg knew his dapper appearance would impress his date.