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adjective

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Good / Good

impeccable - Perfect in every way

In her graduating class, Joan was voted the most likely to succeed, because she had impeccable character and habits.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

chaos - A state of utter disorder and confusion

Even when revolutionaries have good intentions and are motivated by high ideals, often their actions cause a breakdown in society that leads to chaos, until a military dictatorship steps in to maintain order.

noun

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Other / Sound

sizzle - A hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking

The sizzle of hot dogs on the grill is a familiar sound on Memorial Day weekend.

noun

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Good / Smart

charisma - A special power that some people have to influence others

The politician had a certain charisma that attracted followers from far and wide.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

monotonous - Repetitious and boring

Bertha found working on the assembly line of the factory to be monotonous, and she had to drink coffee to stay awake.

noun

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Good / Friendly

candor - The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

Joe was a popular politician, because people appreciated his candor, the way he was up front and open about how he felt on all the issues.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

repugnant - Unpleasant and disgusting.

Mary found the use of curse words so repugnant, that she would pick herself up and leave the presence of anyone who started using them.

verb

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Good / New

sprout - (of a plant) put forth shoots

Starting from a seed, the plant sprouted out of the ground.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

perverse - Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences

Sam often acted in perverse ways around the office, such as threatening his coworkers.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

belch - The loud noise that comes from gas exiting the stomach through the mouth, usually after eating.

In the middle ages, it was considered good manners to belch after eating a meal at a host’s house.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

disconcerting - Making someone feel uncertain, uncomfortable or worried

Linda had a disconcerting habit of speaking before thinking about what she should say.

noun

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Other / Sound

shriek - A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream

The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.