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gruesome - Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:

When the policeman visited the scene of the murder, the sight was so gruesome that he couldn't help but go outside and throw up.

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concise - Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.

His explanation was concise, covering all the key points without unnecessary elaboration.

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vile - Extremely unpleasant

Mr. Burns was a vile man who would harm anybody if it meant he could profit from it.

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Good / Exciting

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dramatic - Exciting or full of action and emotion.

There was a dramatic change in the weather overnight, when thunderstorms moved into the area..

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tangible - Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible.

She found the story hard to believe, and needed tangible proof before believing the story.

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Bad / Weak

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brittle - Hard but liable to break or shatter easily

Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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grudgingly - In a reluctant or resentful manner

Nelson didn't want to be rude, so he grudgingly accepted the piece of junk mail.

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admirable - Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.

His admirable excitement and patience with students makes him a great teacher.

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excruciating - Intensely painful

Becky had to see the dentist because her toothache was causing her excruciating pain.

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Bad / Mistake

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inadvertent - Not deliberately planned or intended.

He made an inadvertent mistake by sending the email to the wrong person.

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divisive - Causing disagreement or hostility between people, tending to disrupt unity or harmony.

The election was fought over the deeply divisive issue of immigration, and people on either side of the issue can't see things from the other point of view.

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radical - Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices.

Her radical approach to education focused on hands-on learning and rejecting traditional teaching methods.