excessive -
Going beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate.
He was fined for driving at an excessive speed through a school zone.
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Strong
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persistent -
Continuing firmly or stubbornly despite challenges or opposition.
The child was persistent in asking for a puppy until his parents gave in.
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1047 of 1107
Good /
Calm
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tranquil -
Calm and peaceful and without noise
Barry loved fishing on the tranquil lake in the morning.
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1048 of 1107
Bad /
Hostile
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sinister -
The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm
The prince always treated the king with great respect, but he was using the queen in a sinister plot to have the king killed so that he could take over.
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1049 of 1107
Bad /
Mistake
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indiscreet -
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
John realized that he had been indiscreet when he revealed on the job interview as a financial advisor that he had lost all his money in the stock market.
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1050 of 1107
Bad /
Unfriendly
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apathetic -
Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
She was apathetic toward the outcome of the football game and didn’t even watch it.
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1051 of 1107
Other /
Sound
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glib -
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.
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1052 of 1107
Other /
Light
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blurry -
Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused.
The picture came out blurry because the camera moved.
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Strong
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steadfast -
Loyal and devoted, especially in difficult times.
His steadfast commitment to justice earned the mayor great respect.
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1054 of 1107
Bad /
Crazy
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loony -
Crazy or silly
The patients in the mental hospital could be described as loony, but the doctors tried to treat them as normal human beings with normal problems in order to try to help them get better.
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1055 of 1107
Bad /
Dishonest
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bogus -
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
Mr. and Mrs. Smith had suspected all along that the letter offering Oklahoma land for $100 an acre had been totally bogus.
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1056 of 1107
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Weak
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irredeemable -
Beyond saving or improving due to severe flaws or faults.
The villain in the story was so cruel that he seemed irredeemable to the very end.
