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noun

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Good / Energy

boost - A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement

When he woke up after only a few hours of sleep, Mike knew he needed a cup of coffee to give him a boost.

noun

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Other / Other

snag - An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback

Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.

adjective

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Bad / Mistake

negligent - To mistakenly fail to do something that should have been done

Bill admitted that he was negligent in not locking the door, and as a result the house was robbed.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

blemish - A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.

After the accident, the plastic surgeon was able to clean up Shelly's son's face from any trace of what happened, except for a blemish on his cheek.

noun

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Good / Successful

trophy - An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition

Kathy put her trophy for winning the singing contest on her living room shelf for all to see.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

timid - Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened

Though Bill liked Sally, he was too timid to ask her for a date.

noun

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Bad / Afraid

trepidation - A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

precarious - Not safe and likely to fall or fail

Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.

adjective

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Bad / Mistake

spurious - False and incorrect

The teacher showed Max that his scientific conclusions were wrong because they were based on spurious facts and logic.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

succulent - Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids

Joe could hardly wait to bite into his succulent hamburger after the waiter placed it in front of him.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid
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intimidating - Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety

His first day on the job as an accountant in the corporation with 50,000 employees, was intimidating - but he tried his best to be strong and brave.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

impudent - Rude and not showing respect

The teacher threw Barry out of the classroom because of his impudent, disrespectful behaviour.