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Good / Friendly

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candor - The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

Joe was a popular politician, because people appreciated his candor, the way he was up front and open about how he felt on all the issues.

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Bad / Steal

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huckster - A person who sells things of questionable value

At the county fair, the huckster was selling tickets to a concert that had been cancelled. .

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Bad / Small

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snippet - A small piece or brief extract

Maya read a brief snippet of the book to see if it was enough to interest her.

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Bad / Old

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geezer - An old man

To most people, William was just an old geezer, but he didn't care as long as he got to feed the ducks.

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Good / Big

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oodles - A very great number or amount of something

When the FBI raided the gangster's hideout, they found oodles of cash that amounted to millions of dollars.

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Good / Smart

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innovation - The use of new ideas, products or methods

The refrigerator was an innovation that spread rapidly in America, rising from 8% of homes having them in 1930 to 85% in 1944.

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Good / Exciting

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fervor - Intense and passionate feeling

It's easier to learn to play an instrument if you approach the activity with passion and fervor.

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Other / Wet

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slush - Partially melted snow or ice

In New York, falling snowflakes eventually turn to dangerous slush that residents can easily slip on.

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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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Other / Wet

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torrent - A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid

The expensive umbrella barely worked against the heavy torrent of rain.

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Bad / War

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mayhem - Violent and chaotic disorder

After the National Guard shot the protesting students and fired tear gas in Kent State, it was mayhem as the students ran in all directions.

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Bad / Disgusting

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smog - Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants

The smog blanketed the city, and its mask-wearing citizens emerged from the haze like ghosts.