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Bad / Strange

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kink - A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight

Sondra prepared for the kink in the road by turning her wheels to the right.

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Exposure - The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.

The journalist’s article led to the exposure of a major financial scandal.

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Good / Exciting

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Suspense - A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what might happen.

The supense in the movie was getting so intense that the audience could barely sit in their seats.

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Good / Successful

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feat - An accomplishment that required skill, strength or courage.

When Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest in 1953, it was a feat that impressed the entire world.

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Bad / Boring

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tedium - The state of being tedious

Betty viewed the pointless meeting as yet another exercise in tedium.

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Bad / Mistake

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Mishap - An unexpected mistake or error, often not serious but troublesome.

Despite a few mishaps during rehearsal, the play was a big success.

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Other / Wet

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nozzle - A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid

The firefighters aimed their hoses as water shot out of the nozzle and extinguished the massive fire.

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Good / New

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Upshot - The final result or outcome of a situation or series of events.

The upshot of the investigation revealed several policy violations

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Bad / Dishonest

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hoax - A humorous or malicious deception

Despite evidence that says otherwise, some people still believe the moon landing was a hoax.

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Bad / Strange

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floozy - A girl or a woman who has a reputation for promiscuity

Stephen knew the girl who approached him was a floozy because she had been intimately involved with all of his friends.

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Bad / Crazy

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Blabbermouth - An overly talkative person who speaks without thinking.

Don't tell Jerry things you don't want others to know about, because you can’t trust a blabbermouth with secrets.

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Flame - A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.

The candle’s flame flickered gently in the dark room.