adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

prudent - Careful and using good judgement.

Though George had an urge to travel around the world, he felt it was prudent for him to finish college.

noun

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Bad / Bad

quagmire - A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot

After the thunderstorm, the troops had to watch their step to avoid sinking into the quagmire of mud underneath them.

verb

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Other / Inward

putter - To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing

When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.

noun

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Bad / Strange

punk - A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others

Avery was regarded as a punk who would many predicted would spend his life in and out of jail.

noun

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Bad / Crazy

Url

psycho - A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.

She accused him of being a psycho and told him to leave after he repeatedly showed up uninvited and acted innappropriately.

noun

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Other / Other

puffery - Exaggerated or false praise

The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

quibble - To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter

Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.

noun

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Good / Exciting

Url

quest - A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration.

The knight embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure, facing many dangers along the way.

noun

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Bad / Strange

putz - A stupid or worthless person

Homer was a putz who couldn't get through the basic tasks of daily life.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

pummel - To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).

After a very stressful day at work, Adam decided to pummel the punching bag at the gym, to vent his frustration.

verb

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Bad / War

quell - To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force

The peasants' rebellion against the king was quelled as soon as his army massacred hundreds of them.

adjective

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Bad / Small

puny - Small and weak

The puny man had no chance against the bodybuilder, but he decided to give it a shot anyway.