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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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Bad / Bad

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monstrosity - Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly

The large fish-shaped building was a monstrosity that everyone made fun of.

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Bad / Dangerous

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inferno - A large fire that is dangerously out of control

The raging inferno that was consuming the forest would be a big challenge for the firefighters.

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Other / Inward

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sanctuary - A location where one can find protection, safety, or peace, often from danger or persecution.

The hotel on the mountain was considered a sanctuary, where people could find peace in a busy world.

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Bad / Crazy

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blabbermouth - An overly talkative person who speaks without thinking.

Don't tell Jerry things you don't want others to know about, because you can’t trust a blabbermouth with secrets.

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Good / Smart

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maven - A person with deep enthusiasm and skill — someone who is passionate and experienced in a particular area.

She's a fashion maven who always knows the next big trend before it hits.

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Bad / Attack

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ruinous - Causing great harm, damage, and destruction.

The decay of the Roman empire from within was inevitable when the people chose a ruinous lifestyle of focusing mainly on pursuing pleasure.

verb

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Good / Love

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embrace - To hold someone tightly in your arms, usually as a sign of love, affection, or comfort.

She embraced her friend after not seeing her for years.

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Good / Happy

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rapture - extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement

After a tense week, Lenny looked forward to his Friday afternoon massage, when he felt himself float almost into a state of rapture.

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Bad / Dishonest

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clandestine - Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit

CIA agents have to act in a clandestine manner to avoid detection.

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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 / Successful

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milestone - An event marking a significant accomplishment

Mark and Mary celebrated the major milestone of their being married 50 years.