adjective

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Bad / Hostile

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ornery - Having an unpleasant mood or temper, likely to get angry and argue with people.

When the workers came to work, they were warned that the boss was in an ornery mood because of the company's poor performance for the last quarter.

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Good / Flexible

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diverse - Made up of people or things that are very different from each other.

The jungle has a diverse range of animal and plant life.

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Bad / Old

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secondhand - Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before.

She bought secondhand books from the thrift store, and she enjoyed reading them though they were in shabby condition.

noun

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Bad / Hurt

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ruffian - A bully, someone who is violent toward others

Stalin maintained control by using an army of ruffians who would treat violently anyone who did not cooperate.

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Bad / Dishonest

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sneaky - Doing things in a secretive or sly way, often to avoid being noticed or caught.

Before breakfast, Billy was sneaky and ate some cookies when his mother wasn't looking.

verb

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Good / Energy

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overdo - To do something in a way that is too extreme

He wanted to impress his date, but he also knew that he should be cool and not overdo it.

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Other / Inward

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vanity - Excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements

Some philosphers say it's better to be modest and humble, rather than to have excessive vanity and always being so concerned about one's appearance.

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Good / Successful

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impressive - Eliciting admiration or respect due to excellence, skill, or ability.

The athlete's round-the-clock training resulted in an impressive performance that broke several records.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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gather - To bring together and collect into one place from many scattered places.

Since tomorrow was their anniversary, he went to the field near their house to gather flowers to give to his wife.

verb

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Bad / Delay

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hinder - To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay.

He's smart, but his chances of success was hindered by his laziness.

adjective

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Good / Calm

solemn - Very serious and formal in manner and expression.

When the army recruits said their loyalty oath together, they felt a solemn commitment to try their best while fighting for their country.

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Other / Inward

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taciturn - Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

The taciturn boy rarely spoke, even to his friends.

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