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Bad / Attack

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banish - To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.

The man who didn’t take his hat off when the king’s carriage rode by was banished from the capital for 5 years.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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compliant - Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards.

Though most people don't enjoy paying taxes, they are compliant either because they feel it is right, or because they fear getting caught if they cheat.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

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gripe - To complain about something that is bothering you

Tom griped about his power bill to the utility company because it was three dollars higher than usual.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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goodies - Products or items that are particularly appealing, delicious, and desirable.

The kids were excited to receive all the goodies in the gift bags at the party.

verb

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Good / Successful

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soar - To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.

His spirits soared when he heard the good news.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

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crack - To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound.

She cracked the mug when she accidentally dropped it.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

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staggering - Causing great surprise or disbelief due to something unexpected or extreme.

The view from the top of the mountain was simply staggering.

noun

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Bad / Pain

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shackles - A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.

Shackles were placed on the prisoner's feet so that he would not be able to run away and escape.

noun

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Bad / Attack

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strife - Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

Congressman Jones thought the town-hall audience would be friendly, but the people's angry statements and questions created an atmosphere of strife .

adjective

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Other / Light

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glossy - Shiny and smooth

Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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wend - To move slowly using an indirect route.

The hikers would wend their way across the rough terrain over the course of a day.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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jubilant - Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph.

He was jubilant when he received the news of his promotion.