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noun

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Bad / Stupid

dunce - A derogatory term used to ridicule someone who is not very clever, or who does not learn easily.

Being called the dunce of the class motivated Joe to work harder and he finished top of the class. Now sometimes he puts on a joker's costume to make fun of those who used to make fun of him.

noun

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Good / Strong

tenacity - Holding tightly onto a opinion or goal in a determined way

The tennis player was hard to beat because he had tremendous tenacity to win and fought vigorously for every point.

noun

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Good / Happy

rapture - extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement

After a tense week, Lenny looked forward to his Friday afternoon massage, when he felt himself float almost into a state of rapture.

verb

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Bad / War

vanquish - To defeat thoroughly

Alexander the Great vanquished entire countries in his quest to build one of the world's biggest empires.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

delectable - (of food or drink) delicious

The wedding cake looked so delectable that the bride almost wanted to hurry up with the ceremony just so she could have a slice.

adjective

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Bad / Angry

fierce - Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude

When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him

adjective

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Good / Flexible
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agile - Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.

Bill was always the most agile boy in his high school, but it took hard work and focus to reach the tryouts for the Olympic gymnastic team.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

scoundrel - Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.

Granny Perkins realized that the man who pretended to be her friend turned out to be a scoundrel who stole her belongings. .

adjective

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Bad / Hostile

scathing - Witheringly scornful; severely critical

After receiving poor service and undercooked food, the critic wrote a scathing review of the restaurant.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

groan - To make a deep slow sound in response to pain or annoyance

Liz groaned and rolled her eyes when Jack made an unfunny joke.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful
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pristine - In its original condition; unspoiled

Even though it was a very old car, the restoration done on it made it look in pristine condition.

adjective

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Other / Inward

prissy - Fussily and excessively respectable

At dinner, Mary's new suitor was subject to her prissy aunt Maggie, who barely acknowledged him.