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clatter - A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other

The clatter of falling dishes echoed across the room.

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remarkable - Referring to something that stands out due to its quality, achievement, or uniqueness.

The athlete’s remarkable recovery from injury amazed both doctors and fans alike, as he returned to the competition stronger than ever.

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Good / Calm

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nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

The alcove at the large window made a perfect nook, where Gemma could quietly take time away from the family, to read her book or write in her journal without interruption.

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Bad / Weak

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tepid - Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm.

The singer's poor performance was met with a tepid reaction from the audience.

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Bad / Boring

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drab - Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull

Tonya needed to hire a decorator to liven up her drab dining room.

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leech - To habitually exploit or rely on

The loan shark would leech off of Frank's desperation with absurdly high interest rates.

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Bad / Crazy

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lunacy - Stupid or crazy ideas or behavior that is likely to have bad results

When Edwin Hubble suggested in 1922 that most of the little dots in the sky are entire galaxies, most scientists thought that the idea was sheer lunacy.

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humbling - Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.

Receiving so much help from strangers during hard times was a humbling experience.

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Good / Big

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cosmic - Vast or immense in scale or importance, often relating to space or the universe.

His innovative ideas were about the possibility of cosmic energy and how it flows through the universe.

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Good / Friendly

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gregarious - Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings.

Mark is known for being gregarious, always at the center of every party and social gathering.

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Good / Smart

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tactics - Planned actions or strategies used to achieve a specific goal.

The coach taught the players new tactics to improve their defense and offense.

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Bad / Old

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secondhand - Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before.

She bought secondhand books from the thrift store, and she enjoyed reading them though they were in shabby condition.