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Bad / Confused

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controversy - A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.

The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.

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Good / Busy

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perky - Cheerful and lively

One reason that Ellen Degeneres is so popular is her upbeat and perky attitude.

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Good / Energy

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breakthrough - A sudden, important discovery or development.

He had a creative breakthrough that helped finish the novel.

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Bad / War

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bombard - To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles

The navy bombarded the enemy with cannon fire in order to overwhelm them quickly.

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Bad / Hurt

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clobber - To hit (someone) hard

Muhammad Ali would frequently clobber his opponents until they couldn't get up.

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Bad / Hostile

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feud - A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute

In Verona, the Montagues and Capulets kept up a feud that ended tragically for both sides.

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Bad / Small

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void - An empty space; a vacuum or nothingness; lacking something essential or important; feeling of emptiness.

She felt a deep void of loneliness after her best friend moved away.

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Other / Move

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wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.

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Bad / Unhappy

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sob - Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps

Nicole sobbed when her mother told her she was taking her toys away.

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Bad / Dangerous

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nosedive - A sudden, steep drop, a sharp decline in condition, success, or stability.

After the scandal, the company’s stock took a nosedive.

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Bad / Steal

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crook - A person who is dishonest or a criminal

The crook was caught red-handed by the police as he left the house he had just robbed.

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Bad / Dirty

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risqué - Somewhat indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.

In the 1960's jokes on TV that were considered risque would seem totally innocent and accepted by today's standards.