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Good / Pleasure

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nostalgic - To think affectionately about experiences you had in the past.

When I visited the neighborhood where I grew up, I became nostalgic about those wonderful years of my youth.

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Bad / Attack

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sacrilegious - To treat something holy or important without respect.

When followers of the opposition candidate shouted profanities during our political rally, we felt that what they were doing was sacrilegious.

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Other / Move

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gust - A strong, brief burst of wind.

A strong gust of wind almost blew the umbrella out of her hands.

verb

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Good / Smart

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verify - To check or prove something through evidence or investigation

The scientist ran multiple tests to verify the results of the experiment.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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preempt - To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.

He tried to preempt any objections by anticipating and addressing their concerns right away.

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Good / Strong

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steadfast - Loyal and devoted, especially in difficult times.

His steadfast commitment to justice earned the mayor great respect.

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Good / Happy

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utopia - A real or imaginary place or state of things where everything is perect.

Sometimes people who strive for utopia are so naïve that the society they create is very flawed and less than ideal.

verb

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Good / New

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bloom - To use and show one's full and complete potential.

The couple really liked each other, but it was only after they married and raised a family that their love really bloomed.

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vie - To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal.

During the World Cup, the best soccer teams vie for the championship title.

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décor - The color, style, and arrangement of the things that decorate a place or room.

When he started the restaurant, he paid attention not only to the food, but also to provide a beautiful décor.

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Other / Fast

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brisk - Active, fast, and energetic.

The brisk wind made it a great day for kite flying.

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insight - A clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation.

He decided to live in a slum for a year in order to get an insight into how the poor lived.