noun

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Bad / Stupid

folly - An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish

Karl sat on the tree branch and began cutting it, not realizing his enormous folly that he was sitting on the wrong end of the branch.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

posh - Elegant or stylishly luxurious

For a high enough price, people can stay in posh hotel rooms and indulge themselves.

adjective

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Good / Good

dandy - Excellent

Relaxing on the beach seemed like a dandy idea to Sarah after working so hard all year.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

Url

pungent - Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell.

My mouth was watering when I smelled all the delicious and pungent smells coming from the kitchen.

noun

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Good / Successful

Url

milestone - A notable achievement or success — especially one that represents growth or advancement.

Launching their first product was a major milestone for the startup.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Attack

rampage - A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people

The businessman had to clean up his store after the damage caused by the rioters' rampage.

noun

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Bad / Old

Url

anachronism - Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.

The movie had an anachronism when a character used a laptop in a scene set in 1950.

noun

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Good / Successful

bonanza - A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

The bankers celebrated their sudden bonanza by going out to the nicest restaurant in town.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

boondoggle - Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value

When the funds dried up before the bridge could be finished, it turned into an expensive boondoggle that couldn't transport anybody.

adjective

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Other / Entice

spellbound - To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell

The Jones family were spellbound by the wonder of Disneyworld.

verb

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Good / Love

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nurture - To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.

Parents should nurture their children’s creativity and confidence.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

vivid - Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

The story the old man told him was filled with such vivid imagery that Charles felt he was actually there.