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Other / Entice

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captivating - Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention

Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating that people can look at it for hours, trying to delve into its myteries.

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Bad / Mistake

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gaffe - An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder

When the politician made a huge gaffe at the debate, he realized he was going to lose the election.

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Other / Inward

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compulsive - Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.

Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.

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Bad / Angry

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hothead - Someone who reacts with anger quickly and impulsively without thinking carefully first

Jack's nature was to be a hothead, and his therapist told him he must learn to act strategically and deliberately, or he might do things he would always regret.

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Bad / Delay

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reluctant - Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

They were reluctant to invest in the startup without more solid information.

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Good / Love

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rendezvous - An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place, especially between people who have great affection towards each other.

After Romeo and Juliet met at the masked ball, they arranged a rendezvous in the garden to continue their relationship.

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Bad / Angry

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outcry - A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something

When the governor raised real estate taxes by a large amount after promissing not to, there was an outcry of protest by the public and the press.

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Good / Happy

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chuckle - A quiet or suppressed laugh

Patrick suppressed a chuckle so he wouldn't mess up the filming of the scene.

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Good / Pleasure

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pleasant - Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.

The host was so pleasant, greeting each guest with a warm smile and making everyone feel at home.

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Other / Fast

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breakneck - Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure.

The bikers raced downhill at breakneck speed, barely in control.

verb

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Other / Other

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salvage - To save something from destruction or a bad situation.

After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.

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Good / Beautiful

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splendor - Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur

The colors of autumn leaves provide a natural splendor for people to enjoy.