adjective

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Bad / Crazy

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hysterical - Having uncontrolled extreme emotion

When Amy found out that her house had been destroyed by the tornado, she broke down into hysterical crying, and could not be comforted for hours.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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snub - An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something

At school, Emily was often the object of a snub because her classmates always avoided her.

adjective

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Other / Other

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crucial - Of central and extreme importance

As they left for the plane, the parents knew it was crucial that all the members of the family had their passports.

noun

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Other / Light

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eclipse - A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.

The rise of smartphones brought about the eclipse of older mobile devices.

adjective

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Good / Smart

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concise - Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.

His explanation was concise, covering all the key points without unnecessary elaboration.

noun

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Bad / Nervous

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shock - A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance.

The shock of the market crash left investors scrambling to adjust their portfolios.

adjective

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Other / Light

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blurry - Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused.

The picture came out blurry because the camera moved.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

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crackdown - A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.

The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.

noun

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Other / Inward

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retrospect - The act of reflecting on or considering past actions, experiences, or situations.

In retrospect, I realize that taking that job was one of the best decisions I ever made, even though it seemed risky at the time.

noun

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Bad / Powerless

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scapegoat - A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.

The employee was made the scapegoat for the project's failure, even though the entire team had contributed to the problems.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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intolerable - Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured;

The heat in the desert was intolerable, making it unlikely that they would find their way out when they got lost.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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pizzazz - An attractive combination of vitality and glamour

As the most acclaimed actress alive, Meryl Streep's pizzazz is key to her enduring popularity.