adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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ambiance - The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.

The café’s vintage décor and soft background music gives it a charming ambiance.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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streamline - To design or shape something to reduce resistance to motion for speed or smooth flow; or to improve the efficiency of a process by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.

We need to streamline the hiring process so it doesn’t take so long to bring in new employees.

adjective

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Good / Brave

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intrepid - Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations

With a simple slingshot, the intrepid David brought down Goliath.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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dissent - An act of expressing opposition or objection.

In a free and democartic country, public dissent is allowed, protected, and encouraged.

verb

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Other / Entice

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lure - Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

The venus fly trap plant uses its beautiful colors to lure insects to their death.

noun

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Good / Strong

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impunity - Freedom from negative consequences or accountability for one’s actions.

The dictator ruled with impunity, silencing anyone who opposed him.

noun

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Good / Smart

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wonk - A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy

Rachel Maddow is a policy wonk on TV who walks her audience through the minor details of legislation and current events.

noun

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Bad / Small

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twinge - A small, sudden, sharp localized pain

Ray felt a twinge of pain when he lifted the heavy box without bending his knees.

noun

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Good / Smart

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repertoire - The range of skills, techniques, or knowledge that someone is capable of performing or using.

As a chef, she had an impressive repertoire of recipes, ranging from traditional dishes to innovative creations.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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grief - Intense sadness experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a person one loves

When her beloved dog was killed by a car, she was filled with grief.

noun

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Good / Brave

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maverick - An unorthodox or independent-minded person

Frank Sinatra was such a maverick in his field that his best-known song is, appropriately, "My Way."

adjective

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Good / Brave

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daring - Willing to take risks; brave or bold.

The skydiver made a daring leap from the plane at 15,000 feet.