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Bad / Hurt

jab - A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.

noun

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Good / Happy

jest - A thing said or done for amusement; a joke

Maddie couldn't stop laughing when she heard Lisa's jest.

verb

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Other / Light

kindle - To light or set on fire

Stuck in the cold wilderness, Mitch had to kindle a pile of sticks so he wouldn't freeze to death.

adjective

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Other / Slowly

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lackadaisical - Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort

Bill's friends told him that if he wanted to get a job, he would have to improve his lackadaisical lifestyle and unfocused efforts regarding finding work.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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jovial - Friendly, happy, and in a good mood

Ben liked going to the corner bar because of the jovial and friendly atmosphere.

adjective

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Good / Strong

ironclad - So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed

When World War II started, Fred's ironclad loyalty to his country caused him to enlist in the army immediately.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

jerk - A contemptibly obnoxious person

Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

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lackluster - Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring

When Ben's co-worker fell asleep while Ben was talking, he realized that he was giving a lackluster presentation.

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Other / Fast

jolt - An abrupt rough or violent movement

Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.