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noun

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Good / Exciting

crescendo - A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music

Rock guitarists thrill stadium audiences by playing a crescendo until they can't hear anything else.

noun

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Bad / Bad

crap - Something of extremely poor quality

Bill was very cautious when buying things at the flea market, because even though the prices were often low, he had to watch out that he didn't buy things that were just crap.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

crass - Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Nobody liked being around Daniel because of his crass behavior and disregard for people's feelings.

noun

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Bad / Crazy

crackpot - A slightly strange or foolish person

Wearing mismatched clothing and yelling to nobody in particular, the crackpot was amusing and ignored by the people who passed him by.

noun

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Bad / Pain

cramps - A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles

When Sharon got cramps in her stomach after eating the fish, she suspected that it may have been spoiled.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

corrupt - Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.

noun

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Other / Shape

crag - A steep or rugged cliff or rock face

The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

creepy - So strange that it makes you frightened

The horror movie was so creepy that Bill couldn't sleep for 3 days after watching it.

verb

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Other / Slowly

creep - Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed

The burglar would creep through the house without making a sound.

adjective

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Other / Other

covert - Hidden or secret

English and US covert actions against Germany during WWII sometimes had as big an impact as bombs and bullets

noun

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Good / New

contraption - A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe

Cedric built a contraption on top of his motorcycle to transport his family, but he had good reason to be concerned about their safety.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

cozy - Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Sitting by the warmth of the fire was the perfect cozy setting for Jane and Derek.