verb

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victimize - To treat someone unfairly or punish them without cause

Scammers often victimize elderly people by pretending to be from trusted organizations

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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vulnerable - Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected.

Without shelter, the animals were vulnerable to the cold, and they rolled into a ball as much as they could.

noun

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Bad / Small

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void - An empty space; a vacuum or nothingness; lacking something essential or important; feeling of emptiness.

She felt a deep void of loneliness after her best friend moved away.

noun

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Good / Good

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virtue - A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty.

Patience is considered a virtue that helps people remain calm in difficult situations.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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virtual - Almost or nearly as described, but not completely; something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true; something that exists in essence but not in actuality.

During the pandemic, Zoom created a virtual sense of togetherness.

noun

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Bad / Angry

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vengeance - Seeking retaliation, harm, punishment, and revenge.

The dictator acted with a swift vengeance against all those who had taken part in the rebellion.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

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vigilante - An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law

Paladin was a vigilante in Have Gun Will Travel, finding outlaws on his own for the reward.

adjective

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Good / Successful

Url

viral - Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media.

When she put on social media a video of her baby using the computer, it went viral in just a few hours.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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villain - A person who is considered wicked, cruel, or criminal; someone blamed for causing a particular problem or harm.

Robin Hood was considered a villain to the people who had money, but he was a hero to the poor.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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vie - To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal.

During the World Cup, the best soccer teams vie for the championship title.

adjective

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vigilant - Watchful and quick to notice things, especially for protection or safety

The community stayed vigilant after recent reports of theft in the area

adjective

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Good / Successful

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victorious - Successful in overcoming a challenge or opponent, winning a victory, triumphant.

The victorious team celebrated their hard-earned championship win.

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