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vain - Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

As an extremely vain man, Pete would constantly check his appearance in the mirror for imperfections.

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Good / Pleasure

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pleasant - Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.

The host was so pleasant, greeting each guest with a warm smile and making everyone feel at home.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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aloof - Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.

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dubious - Hesitating or doubting

Josh gave Sam a dubious look when he told him that they were going to win the lottery.

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Bad / Dirty

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mangy - In poor condition; shabby

The homeless mangy dog looked like it hadn't had a decent meal in a long time.

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industrious - To work very hard

The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.

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covert - Hidden or secret

English and US covert actions against Germany during WWII sometimes had as big an impact as bombs and bullets

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horrendous - Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible

Walton traveled through the horrendous aftermath of the hurricane that destroyed his town.

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Bad / Hurt

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lethal - Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.

The venom of that snake is so lethal that one bite can be fatal.

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Other / Surprise

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unthinkable - So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible

When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.

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resounding - Referring to something that is striking, definite, or leaves a strong impression, such as a victory or success.

The season concluded with a resounding victory, with the team winning by a margin so large it left no doubt about their superiority.

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enslaved - Held in physical or psychological bondage or control.

Max felt enslaved by his addiction to cigarettes, and often struggled to try to give it up.