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Bad / Disorganized

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groggy - Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow

Gina was so groggy from the flu that she couldn't get out of bed.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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snippy - Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way

Burt was snippy around his employees, only wanting to know about the issue at hand.

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Bad / Nervous

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amok - to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner

After Mendel saw the drunken peasants running amok destroying his little village, he knew it was time to leave Russia and go to America.

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Bad / Small

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rinky-dink - Describing something that is low-quality, makeshift, or unimpressive, often used in a dismissive or humorous manner.

The company’s rinky-dink website was embarrasing to the company, and they blamed the web designer.

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Bad / Aggressive

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ferocious - Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent

As the king of the jungle, the lion is one of the most ferocious animals on Earth.

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Other / Other

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prompt - To be on time

Arlene was proud that she was very prompt with regards to arriving at work, and she got there exactly at 9AM every morning.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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squeamish - (of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood

Nico was so squeamish about receiving a flu shot that he broke out into a sweat.

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Bad / Dirty

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unkempt - Having an appearance that is disorganized and dirty

The guidance counselor said to go to an interview clean and neat, and that being unkempt is a sure way not to get hired.

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Other / Surprise

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dumbfounded - So shocked that you cannot speak

The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.

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Bad / Bad

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intolerable - Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured;

The heat in the desert was intolerable, making it unlikely that they would find their way out when they got lost.

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Good / Brave

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adventurous - Willing to take risks or try out new and exciting experiences.

The kids had an adventurous afternoon exploring the forest.

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Good / Brave

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daring - Willing to take risks; brave or bold.

The skydiver made a daring leap from the plane at 15,000 feet.