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adjective

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Bad / Dirty
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murky - Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist

The divers could barely see because the undersea waters were so murky.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive
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henchman - A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.

Whenever Tony Soprano needed to attack his enemies, he would send a henchman to take care of business.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure
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scrumptious - (of food) extremely appetizing or delicious

After losing 20 pounds on her diet, Abby wanted to reward herself with a scrumptious piece of cheesecake.

adjective

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Bad / Small
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skimpy - (of clothes) short and revealing

Ami's father said firmly that he wouldn't letter her go to the beach in the skimpy bathing suit she had just bought.

noun

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Bad / Attack
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vendetta - A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family

As the final act of his vendetta against Rugen, Inigo pulled out his sword and said, "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

adjective

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Bad / Weak
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sluggish - Lacking energy or alertness

After working for 18 hours straight, Frank felt too sluggish to do anything except sleep.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting
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putrid - (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

Bill had to throw out her leftovers because of their putrid smell.

verb

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Good / Busy
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surge - (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

When the waves started to surge, the surfers had to stop surfing because they knew it was too dangerous.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest
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clandestine - Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit

CIA agents have to act in a clandestine manner to avoid detection.

adjective

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

As the sun set over the lake, Jimmy felt as placid as the calm waters around him.

noun

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Good / Beautiful
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splendor - Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur

The colors of autumn leaves provide a natural splendor for people to enjoy.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly
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huffy - Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offense at petty things

Billy often became huffy at the other drivers on the road, honking his horn constantly.