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Good / Big

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sprawling - Spread out over a large area.

Sunshine Acres was a sprawling housing development of hundreds of houses over an very large area.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

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undercut - To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors

He didn't know if he could remain in business because the new store across the street was undercutting his prices by up to 75%.

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Bad / Disorganized

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wreckage - The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.

After the battle, the troops examined the wreckage of the enemy plane that had crashed, looking for any important information.

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Other / Slowly

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hover - To remain in one place in the air

The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.

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Good / Beautiful

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luxury - A condition of abundance, great ease and comfort.

They enjoyed visiting the French Riviera, to parcipate in a lifestyle of luxury even if it was only for a week.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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pry - To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs

Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.

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Other / Slowly

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lag - A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response.

There was a noticeable lag between the time the signal was sent and when it was received.

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Bad / Hurt

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scald - To injure with very hot liquid or steam

A common danger in households is the possibility that children can be scalded with unattended hot water.

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Bad / Hurt

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jab - A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.

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Bad / Hurt

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brutal - Savagely violent

Lions are known for their brutal behavior against helpless gazelles.

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Bad / Stupid

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dope - A stupid person

After the salesman had gotten Jerry to sign a contract to buy land in Arizona, Jerry visited the land and saw that it was worthless, and then he felt like such a dope.

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Bad / Confused

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arbitrary - Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system

She felt that when the judges chose her competitor as winner of the debate, that the decision was totally arbitrary, and didn't recognize how well she had really done.