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Bad / Disgusting

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grubby - Dirty; grimy

Tate's mother told him to wash his grubby hands before eating dinner.

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Bad / Strange

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desolate - A place that is empty and without people

Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts

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Other / Surprise

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Appalled - Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong.

We were appalled at the cost of the car repairs—it was far too high!

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Other / Body

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roly-poly - (of a person) having a round, plump appearance

Santa Claus' jolly nature is due in part to his roly-poly body.

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Good / Exciting

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engrossing - Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention

Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.

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Bad / Dangerous

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volatile - An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly

Victor realized that he had created a volatile chemical that could easily explode if he wasn't very careful

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Other / Entice

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mesmerizing - To hold one's attention in an almost magnetic way

The audience at the circus were mesmerized by the acrobats.

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Bad / Attack

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brutal - Savagely violent

Lions are known for their brutal behavior against helpless gazelles.

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Good / Calm

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gingerly - To act in a way that is careful and cautious:

Bob's unit was called in to defuse the live bomb, and he disentangled the wires very gingerly.

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Good / Big

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pudgy - Slightly fat

Mark's dog Fido loved to eat, and as a result its body was a bit pudgy

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Good / Smart

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diligent - Showing care and effort in one's work or duties

The teacher was sure that Max would do well on the law boards because Max was so diligent in his tests and papers.

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Bad / Strange

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funky - Weird or peculiar in an interesting, complimentary way.

The funky paint work on the car Janey got for her 18th birthday, was the envy of all her friends.