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Bad / Crazy

cockamamie - Describing an idea or explanation that is ridiculous and makes no sense

Instead of a simple explanation for the marketing strategy he was suggesting, Glenn came up with a cockamamie presentation that made no sense at all.

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Bad / Hurt

thrash - To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently

After Steve insulted his wife, Owen thrashed him until he apologized.

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Good / Beautiful

splendor - Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur

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

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Bad / Delay

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restraint - The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing

There were many things that bothered her, but she decided to exercize restraint, and not spill out all her emotions at once.

noun

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Other / Sound

clatter - A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other

The clatter of falling dishes echoed across the room.

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Bad / Angry

gnash - To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger

Ted gnashed his teeth in anger when he found out that his flight was canceled.

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Other / Inward

primal - Relating to very basic emotions or conditions

The book The Primal Scream deals with deep, essential emotions that are at the core of every human being.

verb

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Good / Friendly

nod - To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal

James nodded in interest as he listened to Alison's story.

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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.

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Good / Pleasure

gratify - To provide pleasure or satisfaction

Though Betty was on a diet, sometimes she gave in and ate a small piece of chocolate to gratify her desire for sweets.

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Bad / Dirty

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

Under the murky waters, the aquatic animals were barely visible.

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