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Bad / Nervous

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flustered - Agitated or confused

Studying quantum mechanics was difficult for Tom because all it did was make him confused and flustered.

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Bad / Dishonest

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unscrupulous - Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want

Jack climbed to the top of the management tree, but his unscrupulous methods meant that he had more enemies than friends when he got there.

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Bad / Small

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insignificant - Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.

The difference in price between the two products was so insignificant that it didn’t matter which one she chose.

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Good / Happy

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jaunty - Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

As his arms swung back and forth, Leo's jaunty walk down the street projected an air of self-confidence.

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Other / Body

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ruddy - (of a person's face) having a healthy red color

Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.

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Bad / Pain

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tragic - Something very sad often involving suffering.

The story of how Oedipus mistakenly killed his father and married his mother is a tragic story.

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Good / Successful

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opportune - Happening at a time that is convenient or likely to produce success.

The weather is great, and it's an opportune moment to plant the seeds in our garden.

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Good / Smart

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strategic - Acting carefully according to a plan in order to achieve a particular goal

During the press conference, the mayor made sure he answered the questions strategically rather than just emotionally.

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Good / Good

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benign - Kind, gentle, and harmless in nature or effect, or not harmful to health

Despite his large size, the dog was completely benign and friendly.

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Other / Entice

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seductive - Very tempting

Because Bill liked travelling so much, he found the offer for the airline job very seductive.

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Bad / Angry

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cynical - Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.

After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.

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Bad / Weak

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flaky - Crazy or eccentric

Watching a Christopher Walken movie is always interesting, because he always portrays people with flaky, strange, and unusual personalities.