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Good / Exciting

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scintillating - Describing someone or something that is exceptionally witty and entertaining, and is intellectually or emotinally stimulating.

Her scintillating conversation captivated those she talked to at the dinner party, leaving them laughing and enjoying themseles.

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Good / Love

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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.

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Bad / Nervous

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jittery - Nervous or unable to relax

The double shot iced coffee from Starbucks made Roman so jittery that he couldn't stand still.

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Good / Strong

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formidable - Inspiring fear or respect as a result being impressively powerful, intense, or capable.

Though he had big investors for his AI startup, he knew he had to overcome formidable competition against dozens of competing companies.

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Other / Inward

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fickle - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.

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Other / Move

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recede - To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.

After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.

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Bad / Angry

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cynical - Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.

After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.

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Other / Move

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grind - To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.

He used a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients into a fine powder to make the medicine.

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Bad / Dislike

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flareup - A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.

There was a flareup of violence during the protest.

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Bad / Pain

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exile - The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons.

After the revolution, the king lived in exile in a foreign land.

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Bad / Disorganized

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circuitous - Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.

His answer was so circuitous that I forgot what the original question was.

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Good / Energy

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avid - Showing a keen desire or craving for something.

He showed avid interest in learning how to play the guitar, and practiced several hours a day.