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Bad / Confused

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bewildered - To be completely confused because of an overload of information.

During his first visit to New York City from his small town, Fred was totally bewildered by the flashing lights and the rushing crowds.

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Good / Big

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epic - Large and impressive

Tolstoy's epic 1200 page novel "War and Peace" takes place during Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812.

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Good / Pleasure

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sumptuous - Splendid and expensive-looking

The large turkey was only part of the sumptuous Thanksgiving meal.

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Bad / Disgusting

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dingy - Gloomy and drab

The paint-chipped and depressing room was too dingy to live in.

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Bad / Small

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petty - Of little importance; trivial

The voters were angry over politicians fighting over petty matters instead of the big issues facing the country.

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Bad / Disorganized

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adrift - Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.

She felt adrift in life after graduating with no clear plans.

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Bad / Weak

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fleeting - Lasting for a very short time

Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.

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Bad / Dishonest

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sleazy - (of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral

The sleazy car salesman kept trying to sell Ned on unnecessary upgrades.

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Bad / Stupid

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gullible - Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous

Charlie Brown was so gullible that he kept trying to kick the football, even though Lucy would always pull it away.

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Bad / Afraid

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harrowing - Intensely distressing

Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.

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Bad / Disorganized

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groggy - Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow

Gina was so groggy from the flu that she couldn't get out of bed.

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Good / Calm

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mellow - (especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness

Warren felt relaxed as the mellow sounds of classical music played on the radio.