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Bad / Unfriendly

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controversial - Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument.

The movie received mixed reviews because of its controversial ending.

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Bad / Delay

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stagnate - Cease developing; become inactive or dull

The stagnating economy had left workers nervous about keeping their jobs.

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Bad / Steal

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counterfeit - Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.

Bill thought he got a bargain for an expensive watch on the street, until he found out that it was a counterfeit.

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Bad / Stupid

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foolhardy - Ignoring obvious dangers

Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.

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Good / Happy

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hilarious - Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter

They found the comedian hilarious, and laughed non-stop for almost an hour.

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Good / Important

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stature - The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation

The stature of the company has increased significantly since it went public

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Bad / Unfriendly

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snippy - Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way

Burt was snippy around his employees, only wanting to know about the issue at hand.

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Good / Exciting

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gripping - Captivating or holding one's attention completely.

The movie had a gripping plot that kept everyone on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

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Good / Brave

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valiant - Possessing or showing courage or determination

Brave soldiers always march valiantly towards danger, unafraid of the risks to themselves.

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Bad / Disgusting

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icky - Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful

The food left out in the hot sun for days gave off a very icky odor.

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Other / Inward

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innate - Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something.

The innate curiosity of children drives them to explore and learn about the world.

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Good / Successful

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upscale - Of superior quality or status, often used to describe products, services, or areas.

They opened an upscale restaurant in the heart of the city.