verb

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Good / Happy

audio

romp - (especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically

The polar bears romped with each other so roughly that they almost fell through the ice.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

audio

dreadful - Very bad or unpleasant

Jimmy's mother shouted, 'Shut off that dreadful music or I think it will drive me crazy.'

adjective

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Good / Strong

audio

durable - To be strong and last a long time in spite of challenging use

The successful manufacturer made suitcases out of durable material that never got scratched or damaged.

verb

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Good / Smart

Url audio

verify - To check or prove something through evidence or investigation

The scientist ran multiple tests to verify the results of the experiment.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

audio

muddle - An untidy and disorganized state or collection

The complicated math equation looked like one giant muddle.

adjective

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Good / Important

audio

crucial - Of central and extreme importance

As they left for the plane, the parents knew it was crucial that all the members of the family had their passports.

noun

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Bad / Attack

audio

strife - Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

Congressman Jones thought the town-hall audience would be friendly, but the people's angry statements and questions created an atmosphere of strife .

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

audio

haggard - Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

Once a cute child actor, Macaulay Culkin has looked surprisingly haggard in recent years.

adjective

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Good / Good

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sacrosanct - Often used to describe rules, principles, or values that are considered untouchable or immune from challenge or change.

The tradition of free speech is sacrosanct in democratic societies and is defended at all costs.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

mope - To be dejected and apathetic

Considering he had lost his job and his girlfriend on the same day, Barry felt he had every right to mope.

verb

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Other / Desire

audio

hanker - To feel a strong desire to do or have something

Charles hadn't eaten all day and was hankering for anything that would satisfy his hunger.

noun

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Good / New

audio

concoction - A mixture of various ingredients or elements

The bartender served Gus a Long Island Iced Tea, a concoction of various liquors that included whiskey, gin, and vodka.