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Bad / Crazy

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kooky - Strange and different, in a funny way

Salvador Dali's kooky appearance was only exceeded by his even more bizarre paintings.

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Bad / Dirty

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tawdry - Showy but cheap and of poor quality

The highly visible set of jewelry was too tawdry to be taken seriously.

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Good / Successful

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Miraculous - So fortunate and amazing that it happens as if by a miracle.

How they survived for a month in the woods in the winter was miraculous.

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Good / Exciting

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vibrant - Full of energy and enthusiasm

Ike had a vibrant personality which made him the perfect salesman.

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Bad / Dangerous

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pernicious - Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

People used to think that smoking was good for you because it seemed calming, but now we realize that its pernicious effects are deadly over time.

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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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Good / Exciting

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racy - (of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually

Somewhat tame by today's standards, "Gone with the Wind" was considered very racy at the time it was released.

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Bad / Weak

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meek - Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive

The meek dog was afraid to do anything without its' owner's permission.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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Uneasy - Feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something; feeling a sense of discomfort or restlessness.

She felt uneasy walking alone through the dark alley.

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Good / Strong

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Singlehanded - Done by one person alone, without assistance or collaboration from others.

She managed to finish the entire project singlehanded, impressing her colleagues with her dedication.

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Bad / Dangerous

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treacherous - Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions.

The already dangerous road on the narrow mountain pass was made even more treacherous by the high incidences of rock falls.

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Bad / Stupid

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asinine - Very stupid or silly

The candidate lost the election because during press conferences he made one asinine statement after another.