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Bad / Afraid

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spooky - An eerie or ghostly atmosphere that causes feelings of fear.

Eric regretted his ghost-hunting expedition with friends because he felt cold shivers when they went into the spooky old building.

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Bad / Mistake

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fiasco - A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way

In the 1980s, Coca-Cola released New Coke, which ended up being one of the costliest business fiascos ever.

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Bad / Old

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jalopy - An old car in a dilapidated condition

The rusted-out jalopy looked like it hadn't been driven in years.

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Bad / Aggressive

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Impose - To force something to be accepted or endured, often against someone's will.

He didn’t want to impose his opinions on others, so he listened when other people talked.

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Bad / Weak

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Flaccid - Lacking strength, firmness, or resilience.

His handshake was so flaccid that the manager felt that he wasn’t really interested in the interview and the job at all.

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Plague - To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.

She was plagued by constant headaches, making it hard for her to focus on her work.

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Bad / Afraid

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wary - Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

After having almost drowned, Kyle was very wary about going swimming when he went with his friends to the beach.

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Bad / Weak

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wane - To become weaker in strength or influence

After the automobile was invented, the era of the horse and buggy on the streets and roads began to wane

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Bad / Strange

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phantom - An appearance or illusion without material substance

Emily found it hard to succeed in whatever she tried because of a phantom voice in her ears telling her that she would always be a failure.

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Bad / Unhappy

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grouchy - Irritable, bad-tempered, and complaining

Eli was a grouchy man who hated when the neighborhood kids would walk on his lawn.

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Bad / Weak

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fleeting - Lasting for a very short time

Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.

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Bad / Dishonest

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shenanigans - Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering

Because of Wall Street's shenanigans, the American economy collapsed in 2008.