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Good / Strong

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ironclad - So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed

When World War II started, Fred's ironclad loyalty to his country caused him to enlist in the army immediately.

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Other / Inward

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prissy - Fussily and excessively respectable

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

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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loner - A person who does not conform to social norms or seek companionship.

He was always a loner, choosing to read books instead of joining group activities.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

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lackluster - Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring

Ben finally realized he was a lackluster speaker when his coworkers were falling asleep during his presentation.

verb

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Bad / Weak

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regress - To move backward in development or progress, often in a way that suggests deterioration or decline.

After making great strides in therapy, he seemed to regress emotionally after hearing the bad news.

noun

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Bad / Boring

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tedium - The state of being tedious

Betty viewed the pointless meeting as yet another exercise in tedium.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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forbid - To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.

The teacher wished he could forbid students from using phones during class, because they're so distracting.

verb

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Good / Smart

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brainstorm - To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.

Let’s brainstorm to think of some marketing ideas for our new product.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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erratic - Not consistent or regular; unpredictable in behavior or movement.

The weather this week has been erratic, with sunshine one moment and storms the next.

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Other / Other

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tangible - Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible.

She found the story hard to believe, and needed tangible proof before believing the story.

noun

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Good / Busy

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errand - A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.

My mother sent me on an errand to pick up a package from the post office.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

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shuffle - To move similar things from one position or place to another.

Before he did the card trick, the magician shuffled the cards.