adjective

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Good / Important

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utmost - The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent

During the emergency, the authoriies emphasized that it is of the utmost importance that people follow the safety guidelines.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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viral - Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media.

When she put on social media a video of her baby using the computer, it went viral in just a few hours.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

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ultimatum - A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met.

She gave him an ultimatum—either quit smoking or move out.

adjective

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Bad / Angry

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resentful - Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair.

Cain felt very resentful when Abel's offerings were accepted more than his, but he obviously overreated when he killed Abel.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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pricey - Expensive or unreasonably expensive

Though the wedding ring was pricey, he wanted to get only the best when he would propose marriage.

verb

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Other / Slowly

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winnow - To slowly remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.

The committee had to winnow down the list of candidates to just two finalists.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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nepotism - When those with power or influence favor relatives, friends, or associates, such as by giving them jobs or ruling in their favor.

The public was disappointed by the nepotism of the newly elected mayor, when they saw that his whole government was filled with incompetent friends and relatives.

adjective

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Good / Big

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booming - Very loud or very successful.

The head of sales said in a booming voice, "We are very proud of our company's booming sales, so keep up the great work."

adjective

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Bad / Weak

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tenuous - Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.

The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.

verb

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Bad / Delay

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hinder - To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay.

He's smart, but his chances of success was hindered by his laziness.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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wavelength - A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.

The bond of their friendship is so strong because they always feel they are on the same wavelength, anticipating and finishing each other’s sentences.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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illustrious - Well known, respected, and admired for achievements.

The musuem had paintings from many of the illustrious artists of the last 50 years.

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