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Good / Exciting

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racy - (of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually

Somewhat tame by today's standards, "Gone with the Wind" was considered very racy at the time it was released.

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Bad / Crazy

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delusional - Seeing or believing things that are not real

Betty was confident that she would be a millionaire by the time she would be 25, but her friends thought she was delusional.

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Good / Calm

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placid - (of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited

With the sun setting in the distance, Jenny was as placid as the calm waters around her.

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Bad / Confused

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thunderstruck - Extremely surprised or shocked, often speechless due to astonishment.

He stood thunderstruck when he found out that he had won the lottery, and could retire if he invested his money wisely.

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Good / Busy

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throngs - A large, densely packed crowd.

Throngs of people went to the Woodstock music festival in 1969.

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Good / Smart

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alert - Awake, watchful, and paying close attention.

The soldier on guard duty had to be constantly alert for signs of enemy activity.

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Bad / Dishonest

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contrived - Artificial and difficult to believe.

Fred was still considered a prime suspect, because his story about what he did the night of the crime sounded contrived to the detective who interviewed him.

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Other / Inward

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reluctant - Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

They were reluctant to invest in the startup without more solid information.

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Bad / Disorganized

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promiscuous - Lacking discretion or selectivity, especially in choosing relationships or associates; mixing or combining things randomly.

The character in the novel was portrayed as promiscuous, frequently engaging in relationships without commitment or emotional attachment.

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Bad / Confused

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befuddled - Being confused and unable to think clearly.

After the insurance salesman presented all the possible plans available, Mike was totally befuddled about which policy to choose.

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Good / Happy

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jaunty - Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

As his arms swung back and forth, Leo's jaunty walk down the street projected an air of self-confidence.

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Good / Beautiful

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ornate - Heavily decorated with complex patterns or intricate details; elaborate in style, especially in language, art, or design.

The palace was filled with ornate furniture and golden chandeliers.