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Good / Strong

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emphatic - Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt

The CEO was emphatic that integrity in all business activity was something that every employee must always remember.

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Bad / Boring

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cliché - A phrase or opinion that is overused and shows a lack of original thought.

Even though 'don't judge a book by its cover' is just a cliché, sometimes it's good to look more deeply to see what is true and not true.

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Bad / Delay

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hurdle - a problem that you must solve or deal with before you can make progress.

To take an idea and turn it into a successful and profitable product invovles countless hurdles that must be overcome.

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Bad / Old

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hovel - A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling

Almost hidden behind the foliage was a worn-down hovel that provided little more than a roof over somebody's head.

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Bad / Small

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nub - A small lump or protuberance

To end a call when using old rotary phones, a person would have to place the phone down on the two nubs sticking out on top of the dial.

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Other / Body

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gulp - An act of gulping food or drink

Sweating from the heat, Roger took a big gulp of water to cool down.

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Bad / Mistake

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misconception - A wrong and often widespread assumption based on faulty thinking or lack of information.

There’s a common misconception that bats are blind.

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Good / Smart

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wizard - A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.

He’s a real wizard when it comes to fixing cars—there's nothing he can’t handle.

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Good / Good

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sanctity - Referring to the idea that certain principles or values should be upheld without compromise.

The sanctity of human life is a central value in many cultures, often influencing laws and ethical standards.

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Other / Light

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flame - A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.

The candle’s flame flickered gently in the dark room.

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Good / Flexible

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camouflage - Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment.

The army uniforms look like the environment they are in as a camouflage to make them less visible to the enemy.

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Bad / War

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marauder - A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others

During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.