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Good / New

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spontaneous - Happening extremely quickly, starting in a single moment

When Doris saw the gunman start shooting in the schoolyard, her spontaneous impulse was to run and hide behind a car.

verb

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Other / Wet

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douse - To pour a liquid over; drench

During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.

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Good / Exciting

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enthusiasm - A feeling of eager enjoyment or passion.

After work, the employees got together and shared their enthusaism for the job they loved.

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Good / Beautiful

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pristine - In its original condition; unspoiled

Even though it was a very old car, the restoration done on it made it look in pristine condition.

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Bad / Dishonest

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disingenuous - Giving a false appearance of being truthful or genuine.

It was disingenuous of him to act surprised when he clearly knew what was going on

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Bad / Boring

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tedious - Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous

The meeting was so tedious that the employees couldn't even pay attention.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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dire - (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent

Finding survivors under the earthquake's rubble was a dire situation.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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ransom - A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.

The family was able to raise the large sum of money that was demanded as ransom for their son.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

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erupt - To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer

After rumbling for a week, the volcano erupted spewing forth rivers of lava

noun

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Other / Other

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puffery - Exaggerated or false praise

The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."

verb

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Bad / Weak

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wobble - Move unsteadily from side to side

The egg-shaped doll wobbled back and forth every time Howie touched it.

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Bad / Stupid

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dunce - A derogatory term used to ridicule someone who is not very clever, or who does not learn easily.

Being called the dunce of the class motivated Joe to work harder and he finished top of the class. Now sometimes he puts on a joker's costume to make fun of those who used to make fun of him.