noun

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Good / Busy

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tizzy - A state of nervous excitement or agitation

Sally was in a tizzy as she awaited the results of her job application.

adjective

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Good / Good

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righteous - Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral.

A truly righteous person does not lie, even under pressure and when it's to his advantage.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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elaborate - Detailed and complicated in design or planning.

The wedding decorations were incredibly elaborate, with flowers, lights, and crystal chandeliers.

noun

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Good / Busy

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hubbub - General excitement and activity

The Franklin family was both excited and confused by the hubbub of New York City during their 8 day vacation there.

adjective

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Good / Busy

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tempo - The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace

A metronome tells musicians how fast or slow to keep their tempo.

noun

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Good / Successful

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bonanza - A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

The bankers celebrated their sudden bonanza by going out to the nicest restaurant in town.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

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frantic - Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion

Between his two jobs and high debts, Randy was always frantic about how to deal with his life.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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hypocrisy - Behavior that is the opposite of how one actually is, being fake by pretending to be one thing, and acting in the opposite way.

The politician was guilty of hypocrisy because he promised reforms, but his real goal was to enrich himself and his friends.

noun

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Bad / Bad

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woe - Great sorrow or distress

Young Billy always felt woe at school whenever the bullies would pick on him.

noun

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Bad / Dislike

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disdain - The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

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impudent - Rude and not showing respect

The teacher threw Barry out of the classroom because of his impudent, disrespectful behaviour.

noun

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Good / Smart

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bargain - a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected.

This jacket was a total bargain—Bill got it for half the original price, and it was in perfect condition.