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Bad / Aggressive

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crackdown - A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.

The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.

verb

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Bad / Angry

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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.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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reluctant - Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

They were reluctant to invest in the startup without more solid information.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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berate - To criticize someone in an angry manner

When the private acted in an inappropriate way, his officer berated him to give him the message clearly not to act that way again.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

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galore - In abundance

After receiving her $5 allowance, Cynthia wanted to spend it at the store where there was candy galore.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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squash - To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.

The manager tried to squash the rumor as it spread quickly through the company.

adjective

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Good / Smart

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alert - Awake, watchful, and paying close attention.

The soldier on guard duty had to be constantly alert for signs of enemy activity.

verb

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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grimace - To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement

The soccer player grimaced as he fell to the ground in pain.

adjective

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Bad / Mistake

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inevitable - Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.

After weeks of neglecting his studies, failing the test was inevitable.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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clueless - Lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about something.

I was clueless during the math test—I hadn’t studied at all.

noun

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Good / Strong

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vitality - The state of being strong and active; energy

Despite being far older than most of the other runners, Hank's vitality shone through as he completed the marathon.

adjective

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Other / Body

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edible - Safe and suitable for consumption as food, either raw or prepared.

The cake decorations may look like plastic, but they're not only edible, but they are delicious.