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Other / Shape

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gap - An opening or space between two things; a missing part or break in continuity.

The cold wind entered the house through the a small gap between the bottom of the door and the floor.

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Bad / Stupid

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stupidity - A lack of intelligence or the ability to think and understand clearly.

When he reviewed in his mind what led him to this degraded situation, he realized he had no one to blame besides his own stupidity.

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Other / Up+Down

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uptick - a small increase in the level or value of something

The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.

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Bad / Small

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smattering - A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject

The museum tour guide presented himself as expert about art history, though he only had a smattering of knowledge about the subject.

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Good / Busy

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tizzy - A state of nervous excitement or agitation

Sally was in a tizzy as she awaited the results of her job application.

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Good / Successful

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dynasty - A powerful family or group of rulers who maintain their position or power for a long time.

The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly 300 years.

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Bad / War

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showdown - A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute

In the Wild West, a final showdown between the good guys and bad guys was how they settled their differences.

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longshot - A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.

Many people buy tickets for the lottery even though they know that winning is a longshot.

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Good / Big

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glut - An excessively abundant supply of something

Aside from those bought for Halloween, farms tend to have a glut of pumpkins available all year round.

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Bad / Dishonest

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cunning - Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit

Through sheer cunning, Michael Corleone was able to become the most powerful mafia leader in the country.

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Bad / Dangerous

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conflagration - a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event.

As the forest fire raged, people were afraid that the conflagration would reach and destroy the houses nearby.

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Bad / Delay

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logjam - A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles.

The political negotiations reached a logjam when neither side was willing to compromise.