adjective

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Good / Successful

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justified - Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision.

The police officer’s actions were justified because he was protecting innocent people.

noun

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Bad / Bad

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cataclysm - A large-scale and violent event in the natural world

Scientists have predicted that a massive cataclysm, like a tsunami with 400-foot waves, could happen in the future.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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conk - To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object.

The victim showed the police where the robber conked him on the side of the head before he took his wallet.

noun

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Bad / Confused

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fixation - An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.

noun

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Good / Love

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sweetie - A very lovable person, a darling, used as a term of endearment.

When the father came home, his young daughter ran into his arms, and he loved hugging his little sweetie.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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regal - Describing something that is majestic, dignified, or befitting of a monarch, often in terms of appearance, style, or grandeur.

The queen entered the room with a regal air, her every movement exuding grace and authority.

noun

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Other / Other

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flourish - A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others

As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

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inflammatory - Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.

His inflammatory remarks at the meeting led to a tension in the air that took a while to dissipate.

noun

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Good / Strong

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leverage - The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage

She leveraged her connections to get the job, ahead of the many others who had applied for it.

verb

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Good / Successful

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prevail - To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious

Though the 15 rounds of the boxing match was extremely difficult, in the end Mike prevailed over his opponent.

noun

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Good / Pleasure

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chow - Food

Gina was so hungry that she was ready to eat any chow she would come across.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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scold - To rebuke someone angrily, telling them what you think they did wrong.

When her dog tracked mud onto the carpet, Yvonne scolded him angrily.