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Bad / Strange

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mawkish - Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way

James confessed his crush on Elisa in such a mawkish way that it turned her off and made her uncomfortable.

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Good / Flexible

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variety - a lot of different kinds of activities, situations, or people

She liked her job as a social worker, because she liked the variety of people she was able to help.

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Bad / Stupid

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dull - Not bright, vivid, or shiny; lacking sharpness or luster.

The sky was covered in dull gray clouds all day.

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Good / Strong

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ironclad - So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed

When World War II started, Fred's ironclad loyalty to his country caused him to enlist in the army immediately.

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Bad / Nervous

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perturbed - Feeling unsettled, anxious, or troubled due to confusion, concern, or disruption.

She was visibly perturbed when she found out her flight had been canceled at the last minute.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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chronic - Continuing or recurring frequently over time, Long-lasting and difficult to get rid of.

His chronic asthma requires daily medication.

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Other / Other

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tangible - Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible.

She found the story hard to believe, and needed tangible proof before believing the story.

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Other / Other

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unsung - Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment

For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.

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Bad / Unhappy

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apologetic - Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem

When Bill realized that his mistake caused the company to lose millions of dollars, he wrote his manager an apologetic email.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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innovative - Using new ideas or new ways of doing something.

Many companies are now looking for innovative ways to use AI in running their business.

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Good / Beautiful

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fashionable - Wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are considered stylish.

In the 60's it was fashionable to paint vans, wear bell-bottom jeans and have long hair.

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Bad / Disorganized

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adrift - Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.

She felt adrift in life after graduating with no clear plans.