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heed - To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.

The hikers didn’t heed the storm alert and got caught in heavy rain.

adjective

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resounding - Referring to something that is striking, definite, or leaves a strong impression, such as a victory or success.

The season concluded with a resounding victory, with the team winning by a margin so large it left no doubt about their superiority.

adjective

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robust - Strong and healthy; vigorous

Despite being stricken with polio as a child, Teddy Roosevelt overcame his sickness and is regarded as one of our most robust presidents.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

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blunder - A stupid or careless mistake

Emma realized she had made a huge blunder when she accidentally deleted the entire spreadsheet.

verb

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stabilize - To bring a situation, condition, or system under control.

The pilot worked quickly to stabilize the plane after turbulence hit.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

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engrossing - Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention

Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

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chaos - A state of utter disorder and confusion

Even when revolutionaries have good intentions and are motivated by high ideals, often their actions cause a breakdown in society that leads to chaos, until a military dictatorship steps in to maintain order.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

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picturesque - Visually attractive and charming.

They bought the cabin the woods mainly for its very picturesque environment that surrounded it.

verb

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Bad / Small

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downgrade - To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.

When the policeman broke his arm, his activity was downgraded to a desk job.

noun

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Other / Desire

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whim - A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

While standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, Stan bought a pack of gum on a whim.

adjective

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impervious - Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something.

In spite of the pressure of round-the-clock studying, he seemed impervious to the constant stress, and did remarkably well.

noun

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flaw - A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object

Supermodel Cindy Crawford's mole is viewed as a flaw that makes her even more beautiful.