spontaneous -
Happening extremely quickly, starting in a single moment
When Doris saw the gunman start shooting in the schoolyard, her spontaneous impulse was to run and hide behind a car.
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14 of637 Good /
Smart
adjective
cogent -
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
The prosecutor made a compelling and cogent argument that led the jury to convict the defendant.
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15 of637 Bad /
Bad
adjective
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atrocious -
Horrifyingly wicked
Many people consider the atomic bombs dropped on Japan to be one of the most atrocious acts in history.
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16 of637 Good /
Strong
adjective
invincible -
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Superman is able to fight for truth, justice and the American way because he is invincible against his enemies.
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17 of637 Other /
Inward
adjective
staid -
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
Jill liked Bob, but she really wanted someone more dynamic and exciting, and Jill just couldn't see herself spending the rest of her life with someone so staid and kind of boring.
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18 of637 Bad /
Dishonest
adjective
unscrupulous -
Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want
Jack climbed to the top of the management tree, but his unscrupulous methods meant that he had more enemies than friends when he got there.
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19 of637 Bad /
Bad
adjective
dire -
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent
Finding survivors under the earthquake's rubble was a dire situation.
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20 of637 Other /
Slow
adjective
elusive -
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
For decades until he was finally captured, James "Whitey" Bulger was one of the most elusive criminals alive.
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21 of637 Good /
Smart
adjective
prudent -
Careful and using good judgement.
Though George had an urge to travel around the world, he felt it was prudent for him to finish college.
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22 of637 Bad /
Weak
adjective
pooped -
Extremely tired
After working all night, Sara was too pooped to even go home to her own bed.
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23 of637 Bad /
Dishonest
adjective
corrupt -
Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.
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24 of637 Other /
Inward
adjective
stilted -
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
When Arthur ran for mayor his stilted manner made it hard for the voters to relate to him.
