adjective

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Bad / Crazy

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batty - Mad and slightly crazy, usually in a humorous way

The computer system wouldn't let Greg log on or change his password, and it was driving him batty.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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scoundrel - Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.

Granny Perkins realized that the man who pretended to be her friend turned out to be a scoundrel who stole her belongings. .

noun

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Good / Big

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slew - A large number of things

John looked up, and he saw a slew of birds migrating south, filling the sky

verb

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Good / Friendly

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revive - To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.

The doctor was able to revive the patient after a few minutes of CPR, bringing him back to consciousness.

noun

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Other / Move

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interlude - A short period of time that interrupts a longer event or activity.

When it rained, they took shelter in an old barn, and that created a long interlude during their hike.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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scheme - A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect, often through deceptive means

It's better to be honest and work hard, and not spend too much time devising or falling for schemes that are tempting shortcuts to making money.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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tasty - Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very appealing.

We love going to that restaurant, even though it's a bit pricey, because we love the tasty food.

noun

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Good / Strong

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stamina - The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Long-distance runners have plenty of stamina as they run for miles and miles without stopping.

verb

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Good / Smart

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discern - To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought

I was able to discern a house in the distance by the light of the moon after our long walk when our car broke down.

adjective

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Other / Body

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drowsy - Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep

Betty felt so drowsy that she took a nap while waiting in traffic.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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ambitious - Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals.

The team set an ambitious target to double sales within a year.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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trauma - A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event.

Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental health