adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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mellifluous - (of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear

The mellifluous sounds of his favorite music allowed Archie to relax in peace.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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unrepentant - Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.

Even after serving 10 years in jail for shooting another motorist in an act of road rage, Joe was unrepentant when he was released from jail.

verb

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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.

adjective

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Bad / Old

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musty - Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

The old books were priceless but gave off a musty smell due to their age.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

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doodad - A trivial ornament or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall

Liam's father didn't understand technology and would always ask how these doodads worked.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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pointless - Having no purpose, and is not worth doing

Though Bill's parents wanted him to be a doctor, he didn't find it interesting, and hated the sight of blood, so he thought it was pointless to apply to medical school.

noun

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Good / Calm

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refuge - A place of safety or retreat that is well-designed, cultured, and comfortable, offering both peace and style.

After a long week of work, they retreated to cabin that was a quiet refuge, with only simple furniture and located near a lake.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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devastate - To destroy something completely

The plague of locusts totally devastated the field of grain.

adjective

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Good / Calm

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modest - Humble and not boastful — not showing off one's achievements or abilitie, and avoiding attention.

The successful businesman, though he made lots of money, never lost his modest and simple manner towards everyone he met.

noun

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Good / Brave

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valor - Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

As Goliath sped towards him, David felt no fear and relied on his valor to win the battle.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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despicable - Deserving hatred and contempt

The fans of both football teams engaged in despicable behavior by assaulting each other.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

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rigmarole - A lengthy and complicated procedure that is mostly a waste of time (sometimes pronounced rigamarole)

Gino just wanted to renew his driver's license, but the rigmarole at the DMV meant he would spend hours talking to lots of people, and he ended up leaving without his license.