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Good / Brave

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gutsy - Showing courage, determination, and spirit

Malala Yousafzai's gutsy attempt to pursue an education despite being attacked by the Taliban is a profile in courage.

noun

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Bad / Small

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chink - A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light

From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.

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Other / Surprise

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anticlimax - A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.

The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.

adjective

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Good / Smart

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sobering - Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy.

It was a sobering moment when he realized how much money he had wasted because of his gambling addiction.

noun

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Bad / Attack

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slug - A tough-skinned terrestrial mollusk that typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection. It can be a serious plant pes

A slug is one of the slowest-moving animals on earth, so someone who is afraid of them can easily run away.

adjective

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Bad / Old

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clunky - Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated

Jerome's car was clunky and unappealing, but he still decided to keep driving it because he couldn't afford a newer car.

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Other / Entice

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spellbound - To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell

The Jones family were spellbound by the wonder of Disneyworld.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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robust - Strong and healthy; vigorous

Despite being stricken with polio as a child, Teddy Roosevelt overcame his sickness and is regarded as one of our most robust presidents.

adjective

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Good / Good

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optimum - The best way to acheive the desired result

On his first day at the call center, Bill tried to use an optimum voice, not too fast and not too slow.

noun

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Bad / Attack

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renegade - A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles

Benedict Arnold became an infamous renegade when he betrayed the Americans during the Revolutionary War.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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oblivious - Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one

Alan was oblivious of the person talking to him because he was staring at his phone.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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dismay - A strong feeling of disappointment about something unexpected and hard to fix

After the market plunged by 10%, the news networks showed Wall Street traders feeling dismay.