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Bad / Strange

creepy - So strange that it makes you frightened

The horror movie was so creepy that Bill couldn't sleep for 3 days after watching it.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

inconsolable - So sad that a person cannot be comforted

Bob was inconsolable when he lost all his money at the gambling casino.

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Bad / Aggressive

cutthroat - Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways

The cutthroat competition between the 2 stores was so intense, that products were selling below cost.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

diffuse - Scattered and widely spread out

After drinking all night, in the morning Bill felt too diffuse to concentrate on his work.

adjective

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Bad / Small

spotty - Having a poor and inconsistent performance record.

Bill ran on the issue of improving the environment, because he knew that the current administration had a spotty record on this issue.

noun

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Other / Move

whoosh - A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound

Jim heard the whoosh of the golf ball as it flew over his head.

verb

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Good / Successful

rebound - To recover from a bad situation.

The company's stock did badly at first, but it rebounded when it hired a new president.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

corrupt - Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.

noun

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Bad / Hurt
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slap - A quick hit with the flat part of the hand

The drunk guys at the party were arguing too much, until one guy's slap made everyone realize it had gone too far.

noun

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Other / Other

stash - A secret store of something

Carrie's kitchen pot would always act as a secret stash for her money.

noun

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Good / Successful

maestro - A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music

Toscanini was a maestro at conducting the New York Philharmonic

adjective

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Other / Stop

stuck - Unable to move.

Marvin felt stuck in his low paying job, but he had a bit of hope that someday things would open up and change for the better.