noun

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Bad / Mistake

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dud - A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless

The firework turned out to be a dud when it landed back on the ground.

verb

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Good / Flexible

audio

swivel - Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel

Harold swiveled in his chair and made himself dizzy as a result.

adjective

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Bad / Small

audio

meager - (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

Most Americans have meager retirement savings and will need to work well into their older years.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

connive - To secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur

Stewie would connive ways in which to gain power, though he usually failed.

verb

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Good / New

Url audio

refurbish - To clean, repair, or renovate something, such as furniture or rooms, in order to make them look new or improve their functionality.

The hotel decided to refurbish its rooms, replacing old furniture and updating the décor to attract more guests.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

audio

dork - A dull, slow-witted, or socially inept person

Jenny wanted the handsome football player to ask her to the prom, but so far, only the dorks had approached her.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Mistake

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unforgivable - So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused

He was fired because the company felt that stealing money was an unforgivable act.

adjective

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Other / Light

audio

radiance - Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone

When David saw the ark opened, revealing the Torah scrolls inside, he sensed a radiance of wisdom emanating from them.

adjective

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Bad / Pain

audio

impoverished - Very poor.

We can hardly imagine how impoverished the average person was during the Middle Ages.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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significant - Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.

The discovery of the ancient ruins was a significant breakthrough in the field of archaeology.

noun

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Good / Smart

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wonk - A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy

Rachel Maddow is a policy wonk on TV who walks her audience through the minor details of legislation and current events.

noun

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Bad / Powerless

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underling - A person with a lower rank or status

The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.