adjective

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Bad / Old

fusty - Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy

The old library had plenty of books but unfortunately it had a fusty smell that indicated its age.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

horrible - Very bad or unpleasant

Brad ran for the bus, and just missed it, and mud splattered all over his clothes - the beginning of a horrible day.

noun

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Good / Happy

Url

levity - A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.

His attempt at levity during the tense meeting helped everyone relax.

verb

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Good / Flexible

Url

accommodate - To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.

The doctor's schedule was very packed, but he tried to accommodate the patient and treat their condition, because the situation was an emergency.

noun

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Good / Big

whopper - A thing that is extremely or unusually large

Weighing in at 30 pounds and containing thousands of pages, the ancient book would be considered a whopper by today's standards.

adjective

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Good / Brave

plucky - Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties

Mary's plucky personality made her determined to compete in the race despite being confined to a wheelchair.

verb

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Other / Inward

primp - To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.

The groomsmen primped so much in the mirror that it seemed they were actually getting married.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

lackey - A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant

The king would assign small tasks to his lackey because others considered such work to be beneath him, and he knew it wouldn't look right if he did such things himself.

verb

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Bad / Steal

Url

shortchange - To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.

The store shortchanged me when it gave me a coat that was not nearly as nice as the damaged one I had returned.

noun

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Good / Strong

Url

linchpin - A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.

The team captain was the linchpin of the entire soccer team, keeping everyone motivated.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

decrepit - (of a person) elderly and infirm

Maryanne was viewed as decrepit due to her age-related physical ailments, but she was as feisty and sharp as people half her age.

noun

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Bad / War

Url

conspiracy - An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.

Some people believe in wild conspiracy theories about world leaders and secret societies.