adjective

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Other / Slowly

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piecemeal - Done in a series of steps, little by little, gradually over time.

The general knew that the battle could not be won all at once, so he had a plan to win it piecemeal, one part at a time.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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pervert - To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course.

Parents have to monitor their kids' use of the internet, to make sure nothing is perverting their mind.

verb

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Bad / Steal

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pilfer - To steal, especially in small quantities

People were outraged when they discovered that one of the congregants had been pilfering change from the charity boxes.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

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picturesque - Visually attractive and charming.

They bought the cabin the woods mainly for its very picturesque environment that surrounded it.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

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personable - Friendly and easy to get along with

Marty is often the hit of parties, because he is so personable and gets along with everybody.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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poke - To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner.

He poked the stick into the fire to watch the flames flare up.

verb

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Good / Smart

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plumb - To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly.

Scientists often use mathematics to plumb the depths of the mystery of the universe.

noun

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Bad / Small

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pittance - A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.

The workers decided to strike because they felt that their wages were a mere pittance compared to what they deserved.

noun

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Other / Inward

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personna - The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.

Though the CEO presented a personna of being tough as nails, his family knew that he was really a very kind and gentle person.

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Bad / Strange

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pest - An annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; a nuisance

The flies in my room were such pests that I couldn't get rid of, that they prevented me from concentrating on studying for my final exams.

noun

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Bad / Pain

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plight - A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity.

The community came together to help improve the plight of the homeless during the harsh winter months.

verb

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Good / Strong

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persevere - To continue in a course of action even in the face of great difficulty.

As they climbed the mountain, they were committed to persevere until they reached to peak, in spite of their exhaustion.