adjective

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Bad / Small

wee - Very small

Jeff would wake up in the wee hours of the morning to go fishing with his son.

adjective

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Good / Energy

vivacious - (especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated

Marilyn Monroe was a vivacious actress whose charisma seemed to burst through the screen.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

wary - Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

After having almost drowned, Kyle was very wary about going swimming when he went with his friends to the beach.

adjective

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Bad / Hostile

vindictive - Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

In the pilgrim's nightmare, the vindictive Thanksgiving turkeys sought revenge for being eaten.

adjective

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Other / Sound

vociferous - To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly

At the annual stock holder's meeting, Arnold was vociferous in his complaints about how the company was being run.

noun

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Good / Energy

vigor - Physical strength and good health

A bicycle-oriented workout will result in increased vigor over time.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Unhappy

wail - Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.

adjective

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Good / Energy

virile - A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive

Many women like Russel Crowe's virile energy as depicted in the movie Gladiator.

noun

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Good / Energy

vitality - The state of being strong and active; energy

Despite being far older than most of the other runners, Hank's vitality shone through as he completed the marathon.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

vibrant - Full of energy and enthusiasm

Ike had a vibrant personality which made him the perfect salesman.

verb

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Other / Wet

wade - To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance

After the devastating monsoon, the villagers were forced to wade through waist-high water.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

voluptuous - Having to do with the soft, curved, and attractive feminine body

The actress got her acting roles more for her voluptuous body than from her acting abilities

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