noun

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aspiration - A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.

She worked day and night to fulfill her aspiration of opening a bakery.

verb

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Good / Strong

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galvanize - To stimulate or energize a group or movement to act in unison.

The leader's speech was successful in being able to galvanize the crowd into seeing a hopeful vision of the future.

verb

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Good / New

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embark - To start or engage in a new project, activity, or course of action.

She decided to embark on a new career in digital marketing.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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impressive - Eliciting admiration or respect due to excellence, skill, or ability.

The athlete's round-the-clock training resulted in an impressive performance that broke several records.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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treason - The act of betraying one's country

Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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allegiance - Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.

Many people show their allegiance by standing for the national anthem.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

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relentless - To act intensely and continuously, usually negatively

The monsoon's relentless rain caused flooding that left the village partly under water

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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mockery - Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing

"Saturday Night Live" frequently engages in mockery, especially when it comes to impersonating U.S. presidents.

noun

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streak - A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings

Somebody left a streak in the dusty table, which made it look even worse.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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defray - To pay for something in a way that reduces costs, expenses, or financial obligation.

They decided to rent out the basement in order to defray the cost of the monthly mortgage payments.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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roundabout - Describing a way of doing something that is not straightforward, often involving detours, twists, or delays.

She gave a roundabout explanation when asked about her plans, avoiding a direct answer and making it difficult to understand her true intentions.

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Good / Brave

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audacious - To be very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking

The men knew that if they could do something as audacious as climbing Mount Everest, then nothing else in life would seem impossible.