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noun

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Good / Successful

bonanza - A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

The bankers celebrated their sudden bonanza by going out to the nicest restaurant in town.

verb

14 of 60

Bad / Powerless

plead - To make an emotional appeal

The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.

adjective

15 of 60

Good / Calm

poise - Graceful and elegant bearing in a person

The princess had developed such great poise over her lifetime as a member of the royal family.

adjective

16 of 60

Good / Energy

robust - Strong and healthy; vigorous

Despite being stricken with polio as a child, Teddy Roosevelt overcame his sickness and is regarded as one of our most robust presidents.

adjective

17 of 60

Good / Smart-Adj

shrewd - Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Steve Jobs was a shrewd businessman who saw the digital revolution coming before most people did.

noun

18 of 60

Good / Smart

nuance - A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

The picture showed nuances of each color, which created subtle differences in appearance.

noun

19 of 60

Bad / Angry

outburst - A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger

Tired of his underperforming employees, the boss let loose with an outburst of anger that shocked everyone.

adjective

20 of 60

Bad / Weak

brittle - Hard but liable to break or shatter easily

Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.

adjective

21 of 60

Good / Important

supreme - (of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others

In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.

adjective

22 of 60

Good / Strong

invincible - Too powerful to be defeated or overcome

Superman is able to fight for truth, justice and the American way because he is invincible against his enemies.

verb

See noun

23 of 60

Bad / Weak

slack - Loosen (something, especially a rope)

The thin rope slackened whenever the acrobat walked on it.

adjective

24 of 60

Bad / Disorganized

turbulent - Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

The turbulent waves rose and crashed from a great height, making the water unsafe for swimming.