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Other / Inward

fickle - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

stumble - Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall

Danny ran too fast and stumbled, spilling his coffee on the floor.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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fervor - Intense and passionate feeling

It's easier to learn to play an instrument if you approach the activity with passion and fervor.

verb

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Good / Smart

finesse - Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner

After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

muzzle - Put a muzzle on (an animal)

The wild dog had to be muzzled so it wouldn't bite anybody.

adjective

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Bad / Small

sparse - Thinly dispersed or scattered

The desert mountains were dotted with sparse vegetation that managed to survive in the harsh climate.

noun

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Other / Inward

snob - A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class

Victor used to be friends with Pete, but once Victor suddenly became rich, he acted like a snob and refused to associate with Pete.

verb

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Other / Body

shiver - (of a person or animal) To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

Genevieve was wearing five layers of clothing, yet kept shivering in the December weather.

adjective

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Bad / Hostile

sinister - The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm

The prince always treated the king with great respect, but he was using the queen in a sinister plot to have the king killed so that he could take over.