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Other / Squeeze

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squish - The act of crushing something that is soft

Looking up at the giant person's shoe above him, the bug knew he was about to get squished.

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Good / Smart

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ferret - To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation

"Through logic and perseverance I will ferret out the criminal who committed this crime", Sherlock Holmes said to Watson.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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Stiff - Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure.

The new shoes were stiff and uncomfortable at first.

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Bad / Bad

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catastrophe - An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster

The Great Chicago Fire was a major catastrophe that nearly destroyed the city.

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Good / Brave

noun

maverick - An unorthodox or independent-minded person

Frank Sinatra was such a maverick in his field that his best-known song is, appropriately, "My Way."

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Good / Successful

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Ambitious - Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals.

The team set an ambitious target to double sales within a year.

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Good / Beautiful

adjective

florid - Having a red or flushed complexion

Bill Clinton was known for his florid complexion that made him look like he was always blushing.

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Bad / Weak

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wobble - Move unsteadily from side to side

The egg-shaped doll wobbled back and forth every time Howie touched it.

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Bad / Unfriendly

noun

Innuendo - A remark that suggests something negative, but does not say it directly

During the debate for Mayor, Sam made several negative innuendos about his opponent's inexperience without ever saying the accusations directly.

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Bad / Boring

adjective

humdrum - Activity, work or routine that is boring, monotonous or unexciting.

For centuries, doing the laundry was a humdrum part of daily life, mainly for women.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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Divisive - Causing disagreement or hostility between people, tending to disrupt unity or harmony.

The election was fought over the deeply divisive issue of immigration, and people on either side of the issue can't see things from the other point of view.

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Good / Big

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binge - Indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess

Bob loved eating pizza so much, that whenever he had a desire to eat pizza, he ordered several pies and would binge and continue eating until his bursting stomach couldn't hold any more food.

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