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Good / Strong

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pinnacle - The highest point or peak of something, usually representing the peak of success or achievement.

The concert at Madison Square Garden was the pinnacle of the band's tour, with the crowd cheering wildly.

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Bad / Dishonest

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villain - A person who is considered wicked, cruel, or criminal; someone blamed for causing a particular problem or harm.

Robin Hood was considered a villain to the people who had money, but he was a hero to the poor.

verb

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crave - To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately

After Les was assigned to the computer room night shift, he found he couldn't sleep during the day, and he craved eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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evict - To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.

The landlord had to evict the tenants for not paying rent for three months.

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Bad / Small

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sliver - A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece.

Joe was on a diet, but he couldn't resist eating a sliver of cheese.

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Good / New

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offspring - The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.

West Side Story was the offspring of collaboration between Leonard Bernstein and Steven Sondheim.

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Bad / Weak

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rickety - (of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse

Arnie was terrified when he had to cross the rickety rope bridge that could collapse at any moment.

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Other / Slow

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meander - (of a river or road) follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

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Other / Sound

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patter - A repeated light tapping

Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.

verb

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Good / Love

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nurture - To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.

Parents should nurture their children’s creativity and confidence.

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Other / Sound

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raucous - Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

At the World Cup, the Americans in the audience let out a raucous roar every time their team scored a goal.

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Bad / Disorganized

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discord - Lack of harmony in opinions, actions, or relationships.

Political discord can have a divisive effect on relationships.