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Bad / Crazy

wacky - Something that is strange and different to the point of amusement.

George’s grandmother was well known and loved for her wacky taste in shoes.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

wallop - To strike or hit someone or something very hard

At his birthday party, Robby walloped the piñata so hard that all of the candy fell out of it.

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Good / Energy

vivacious - (especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated

Marilyn Monroe was a vivacious actress whose charisma seemed to burst through the screen.

noun

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Other / Inward

vibes - A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others

Nia got some bad vibes before stepping inside the haunted house.

verb

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Good / Friendly

vouch - To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described

At Don's trial, Peggy had to vouch for his whereabouts to prove he didn't commit the crime.

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Other / Body

waddle - To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion

The penguins waddled, taking a whole day to travel one mile.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

wanton - Unpredictable, unprovoked, and destructive action

The building was covered in graffiti in a wanton act of vandalism.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

vile - Extremely unpleasant

Mr. Burns was a vile man who would harm anybody if it meant he could profit from it.

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Good / Brave

verve - Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm

With his winning personality and incredible verve, Terry Crews is one of the most charismatic actors working today.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

vivid - Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

The story the old man told him was filled with such vivid imagery that Charles felt he was actually there.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

vulgar - Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined

Marie's parents punished her for her vulgar behavior she displayed towards relatives she didn't like at a large family gathering.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

wallow - To indulge in something in an unrestrained way

Instead of figuring out how to fix his problems, Tom just wallowed in self-pity.