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Bad / Afraid

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petrified - Extremely frightened.

When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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thrifty - Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money

Mr. and Mrs. Jones were very thrifty, and were able to retire with a nice nestegg.

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Bad / Hostile

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contentious - Likely to cause disagreement or argument

When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.

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Bad / Weak

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lethargic - Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything

Alan's depression made him lethargic, and his lethargy made him depressed.

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Other / Inward

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dainty - Delicately small and pretty

Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.

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Bad / Afraid

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intimidated - Afraid because a person feels less powerful.

Marge didn't like the way her boss treated her, but because she knew her boss could fire her, she was intimidated and didn't speak up.

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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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Bad / Dislike

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cynical - Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.

After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.

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Bad / Unhappy

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wistful - Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Sipping her coffee after a hard day's work, Becky was wistful about her life before all of the stress.

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Bad / Disgusting

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scuzzy - Dirty and unpleasant

The realtor was shocked to discover the scuzzy apartment that was meant to be shown to new clients.

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Bad / Bad

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horrible - Very bad or unpleasant

Brad ran for the bus, and just missed it, and mud splattered all over his clothes - the beginning of a horrible day.

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Good / Beautiful

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glorious - Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.

Fred and Jane loved hiking in the mountains because of the glorious views of nature.