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Bad / Attack

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brutality - Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel

The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.

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Other / Desire

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zeal - Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.

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Bad / Stupid

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bozo - A stupid, rude, or insignificant person, especially a man

Martin was a bozo who would always act rudely to people, and as a result his boss was considering letting him go.

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Other / Body

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stupor - A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Kramer was in such a drunken stupor that he ended up sleeping on a park bench.

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Good / Successful

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Bigwig - A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally.

Only the bigwigs got access to the exclusive boardroom on the top floor of the company's headquarters.

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Bad / Small

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blip - An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend

The blip on the naval ship's radar indicated an approaching vessel, and the captain hoped it was a friendly one.

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Other / Move

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Convoy - The organized movement of multiple vehicles or people traveling together, often for protection.

The president's convoy arrived at the event under heavy security.

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Other / Other

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cog - A wheel or gear that has metal teeth to move interlocking gears when combined in a sequence.

The cogs in Grandpa's old clock fascinated us when we were small because they moved in unison and made the clock tick as if by magic.

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Bad / Unhappy

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sourpuss - A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person

Even though he was just a cat, Henry's downturned expression made him look like a sourpuss.

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Good / Brave

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warrior - A person with courage and the inclination to fight and win

When Arnold became head of Sales, he used the warrior inside himself to win every sale, large or small.

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Bad / Pain

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anguish - Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

With her personal and professional life in disarray, Jenny's anguish was often too much for her to bear.

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adversity - A difficult situation or time in one's life

Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.