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adjective

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Good / Big

epic - Large and impressive

Tolstoy's epic 1200 page novel "War and Peace" takes place during Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812.

noun

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Bad / Bad

monstrosity - Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly

The large fish-shaped building was a monstrosity that everyone made fun of.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

fraud - Intentional deception for personal or financial gain.

Monty was sentenced to 10 years in jail for tax fraud when the tax man discovered that he had undeclared assets.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

weep - To shed tears

Unable to control their emotions any longer, the mourners at the funeral couldn't help but weep when the pastor spoke of their deceased relative.

noun

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Bad / Bad

slum - A very poor and crowded area, especially of a city

Since the schools and living conditions in a slum are usually very bad, it's hard to escape it to become successful.

noun

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Other / Desire

whim - A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

While standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, Stan bought a pack of gum on a whim.

adjective

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Other / Inward

greedy - Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

The billionaire was so greedy that even all of his wealth wasn't enough for him.

adjective

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Good / Love
Url

adorable - Inspiring great affection; delightful; charming.

Samantha couldn't wait to visit her adorable newborn nephew, who always delighted her with his funny facial expressions.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

somber - Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave

President Obama's somber look indicated he had bad news to tell the nation.

adjective

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Good / Busy

tumultuous - Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious

The president was drowned out by the tumultuous sounds of the protestors.

verb

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Other / Sound

howl - To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The dog howled loudly at the moon.

noun

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Good / Friendly

niceties - A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy

Thom appreciated the architecture of the building, though he didn't know the detailed niceties of its particular style.