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ingenuity - The quality of being clever, original, and inventive

Thomas Edison possessed so much ingenuity that he is considered the greatest inventor of all time.

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Bad / Bad

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disgrace - The reduced respect that is caused by doing something very bad

Matt couldn't forgive himself for the disgrace he had brought on his family by his terrible behavior

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bandy - To mention something a lot, usually without taking care or thinking too much about what is being said

Since Charlene started posting regularly on Facebook and Twitter, she found that people she didn't know would bandy her name all over the Internet without any relation to what she actually said in her posts.

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Good / Successful

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maestro - A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music

Toscanini was a maestro at conducting the New York Philharmonic

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Good / Happy

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cavort - To jump or dance around excitedly

The kangaroos cavorted in the field without a care in the world.

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Other / Surprise

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dumbfounded - So shocked that you cannot speak

The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.

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Good / Big

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lofty - Very high

Bill had lofty ambitions and he was confident he would be rich and successful.

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wink - Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting

The waitress winked at Harold when she saw him because he was the diner's best customer.

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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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Good / Exciting

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exclaim - To cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion

When she realized that she had just won the 100 million dollar lottery, Liz exlaimed, "I've been hoping for this day all my life!"

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righteous - Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral.

A truly righteous person does not lie, even under pressure and when it's to his advantage.

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Bad / Strange

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bizarre - Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort.

Sally's bizarre dresses turned heads when she walked down the street.