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ample - Plentiful, more than enough

Now that Jim and Jill were retired, they had ample time to take walks in the park together.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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quip - A witty remark

Gabriel's stand-up comedy career took off when audiences saw how talented he was about making mildly insulting but funny quips about people.

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Bad / Dangerous

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crack - A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.

She noticed a crack in the wall after the small earthquake.

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despicable - Deserving hatred and contempt

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

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recede - To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.

After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.

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repercussions - The effects or results of an action, event, or decision, especially those that are unintended or negative.

His decision to suddently quit the company without notice had serious repercussions, hurting his reputation and making it hard to find another job.

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Bad / Small

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remark - To make a comment, saying something casually.

The teacher remarked to the class that it was interesting that half the students were absent on this beautiful spring day.

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ruin - The condition of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or reduced to a state of collapse, often beyond repair.

The financial scandal resulted in the ruin of his career, and it led to public disgrace and the loss of his job.

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Bad / Stupid

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goon - A bully or thug, especially one hired to terrorize or do away with opposition

When Mac lost his bet on the big game, the mob boss told him to come up with the money or else he would send his goons after him.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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hostile - To be unfriendly towards someone you see as an enemy

In couples therapy, the first thing Emily tried to do was to get both people to feel less hostile towards each other.

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Bad / Attack

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victimize - To treat someone unfairly or punish them without cause

Scammers often victimize elderly people by pretending to be from trusted organizations

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Good / Good

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wondrous - Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous; remarkably impressive or extraordinary.

The children's book told tales of wondrous lands filled with magical creatures.