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Bad / Bad

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nefarious - An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked.

Joe could only blame himself for the jail sentence that followed his nefarious career as a gangster.

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Good / Love

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Embrace - To hold someone tightly in your arms, usually as a sign of love, affection, or comfort.

She embraced her friend after not seeing her for years.

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Bad / Dislike

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Contempt - A strong feeling of dislike or disrespect toward someone or something considered unworthy.

The teacher spoke with contempt when addressing the student who cheated.

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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

verb

crumble - Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration

Rocks very gradually crumble into pebbles and dust over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.

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Other / Body

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squint - Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light

George lost his glasses, so he had to squint to see anything clearly.

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Bad / Weak

adjective

lackluster - Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring

Ben finally realized he was a lackluster speaker when his coworkers were falling asleep during his presentation.

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Other / Body

verb

cringe - To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment

While discussing her engagement on the phone with her friend, Laura realized that the thought of marrying Bob made her cringe with disgust.

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Bad / Attack

noun

onslaught - A fierce or destructive attack

The unprotected city fell to the onslaught of the attacking aliens.

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Bad / Weak

verb

plead - Make an emotional appeal

The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.

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Other / Move

verb

erupt - To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer

After rumbling for a week, the volcano erupted spewing forth rivers of lava

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Bad / Disgusting

adjective

repugnant - Unpleasant and disgusting.

Mary found the use of curse words so repugnant, that she would pick herself up and leave the presence of anyone who started using them.