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flop - A failure

When no one bought tickets for the play after opening night, the producer realized that it was going to be a flop.

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Bad / Afraid

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nightmare - A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream

Mr. and Mrs. Brown thought their cruise on the Diamond Princess would be wonderful, but it turned into a nightmare when the Coronavirus broke out on the ship.

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Other / Sound

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shush - To tell or signal (someone) to be silent

Annoyed by their loud conversation, Chuck shushed the couple behind him so he could enjoy the movie in peace.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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quarrel - A verbal exchange of hostility, often between individuals or groups.

The quarrel between various groups in the community continued for weeks, with none of the sides backing down.

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Good / Strong

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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.

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Good / Calm

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methodical - Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way.

Warren Buffet built his financial empire in a methodical way, carefully examining everything about a company before investing in it.

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Good / Happy

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nirvana - (in Buddhism) a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth; it represents the final goal of Buddhism

As the Buddha meditated under the banyan tree, a serene glow seemed to appear around him when he finally achieved nirvana.

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longwinded - Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech

Most of the audience tell asleep when the speaker gave a longwinded two hour speech.

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Bad / Stupid

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shmo - A stupid person

Even though he is a loving father and husband, Homer Simpson is still viewed as a simple-minded shmo who has trouble with ordinary tasks.

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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.

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Good / Successful

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status - A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.

He gained status in the company after his promotion.

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Bad / Small

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sparse - Thinly dispersed or scattered

The desert mountains were dotted with sparse vegetation that managed to survive in the harsh climate.