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Bad / Mistake

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negligent - To mistakenly fail to do something that should have been done

Bill admitted that he was negligent in not locking the door, and as a result the house was robbed.

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Bad / Confused

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ambiguous - Something whose meaning is unclear, because it can be understood in several ways

Bill's parents often asked when he was moving out of the house and getting a job, but his answer was always ambiguous.

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Other / Surprise

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incredulous - (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

Even while the news interviewed him holding his giant check, Jake was still incredulous that he had won the lottery.

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Bad / Weak

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defective - Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.

Since the car was still under warranty, they were able to replace the defective parts in the car at no cost.

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Bad / Disorganized

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clumsy - Awkward in movement or in handling things

Andy was so clumsy that he dropped everything he picked up.

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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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hefty - Large, heavy, and powerful

Compared to Kevin, who was literally half his size, Shaquille looked very hefty.

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Bad / Steal

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bandit - A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas.

The sheriff put up many wanted posters, because he was determined to catch the bandit who had robbed several businnesses and banks in town.

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Other / Light

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dim - A state or quality of being faintly lit or poorly illuminated.

The campsite was quiet and dim, lit only by the moonlight

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Bad / Disgusting

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gross - Referring to something large, excessive, or extreme, often in an unpleasant or unattractive way.

His gross and disgusting behavior and speech at the party made everyone distance themselves from him.

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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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Bad / Old

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frumpy - (of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned

With her frumpy clothes, Penny was never invited to parties.