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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.

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Bad / Disorganized

muddle - An untidy and disorganized state or collection

The complicated math equation looked like one giant muddle.

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Bad / Confused

bumble - To act or speak in a confused manner.

Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.

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Bad / Angry

rant - A spell of ranting; a tirade

His coworkers were forced to sit there and listen to Bob's angry rant about the summer heat.

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Good / Happy

grin - A broad smile

Shiba Inus are considered to be the happiest dogs because of the constant grins on their faces.

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Bad / Mistake

flop - A failure

When no one bought tickets for the play after opening night, the producer realized that it was going to be a flop.

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Other / Wet

sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.

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Bad / Dirty

risqué - Somewhat indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.

In the 1960's jokes on TV that were considered risque would seem totally innocent and accepted by today's standards.

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Bad / Dishonest

hypocrite - Someone who acts in a way that contradicts what they say they believe in

Barry claimed that he believed in honesty, but the way he usually lied when it was convenient showed that he was just a hypocrite

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Bad / Dangerous

noxious - Poisonous or very harmful.

The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.

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Bad / Mistake

fumble - An act of using the hands clumsily while doing or handling something

Owen made a major fumble on his date when he knocked over his glass of wine.

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Other / Sound

muted - Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.

Esther could have screamed at her 3 year old throwing a tantrum, but she felt she would be more successful trying a more muted response.