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base word	slight intensity	greater intensity	extreme intensity
good	decent, satisfactory, adequate, acceptable, passable	excellent, superior, outstanding, magnificent, superb	exceptional, phenomenal, breathtaking, astonishing, incredible
bad	poor, mediocre, unsatisfactory, inadequate, unacceptable	terrible, awful, dreadful, horrific, horrendous	disastrous, catastrophic, apocalyptic, cataclysmic, calamitous
big	large, considerable, sizable, substantial, measurable	huge, enormous, colossal, gargantuan, mammoth	gigantic, titanic, astronomical, monstrous, colossal
small	little, slight, meager, scant, paltry	tiny, minute, minuscule, microscopic, negligible	infinitesimal, minuscule, insignificant, insignificant, inconsequential
fast	brisk, lively, fast-paced, accelerated, quick-moving	rapid, swift, quick, speedy, fleet-footed	lightning-fast, supersonic, hypersonic, breakneck, breakneck speed
slow	deliberate, leisurely, unhurried, measured, calculated	sluggish, lethargic, poky, dawdling, dilatory	glacial, molasses-like, snail-paced, snail’s pace, slothful
happy	content, pleased, satisfied, gratified, contented	joyful, delighted, ecstatic, thrilled, overjoyed	jubilant, euphoric, ecstatic, elated, over the moon
sad	disappointed, discouraged, dejected, melancholy, blue	depressed, sorrowful, gloomy, disconsolate, downcast	heartbroken, devastated, grief-stricken, inconsolable, desolate
angry	annoyed, irritated, miffed, riled up, worked up	furious, enraged, incensed, livid, irate	fuming, apoplectic, beside oneself, raging, berserk
scared	anxious, apprehensive, uneasy, skittish, jumpy	afraid, frightened, terrified, terrified, terrified	terrified, horrified, petrified, paralyzed with fear, panic-stricken
calm	serene, tranquil, peaceful, placid, composed	undisturbed, unflappable, stoic, unwavering	imperturbable, unshakeable, unassailable, unflustered
creative	imaginative, innovative, inventive, original	ingenious, resourceful, clever, inspired	groundbreaking, revolutionary, visionary, avant-garde
intelligent	smart, clever, bright, capable	brilliant, gifted, exceptional, insightful	genius, prodigious, transcendent, unparalleled
curious	interested, inquisitive, questioning, intrigued	eager, investigative, probing, searching	insatiable, voracious, ravenous, unquenchable
complex	complicated, intricate, involved, elaborate	convoluted, tangled, multifaceted, labyrinthine	byzantine, impenetrable, unfathomable, enigmatic
simple	plain, basic, straightforward, uncomplicated	unadorned, modest, unembellished, elementary	austere, Spartan, unvarnished, bare-bones
strong	sturdy, durable, robust, resilient	tough, unyielding, indestructible, impervious	invincible, unbreakable, indomitable, invulnerable
weak	fragile, feeble, frail, delicate	vulnerable, flimsy, insubstantial, breakable	brittle, tenuous, unstable, crumbling
brave	courageous, gallant, daring, valorous	heroic, fearless, intrepid, undaunted	audacious, dauntless, indomitable, unflinching
cowardly	timid, meek, cautious, apprehensive	scared, skittish, spineless, pusillanimous	craven, recreant, abject, lily-livered
generous	giving, open-handed, liberal, kind	magnanimous, munificent, bountiful, lavish	philanthropic, altruistic, beneficent, eleemosynary
selfish	self-centered, egocentric, self-interested, inward-looking	narcissistic, egotistical, self-absorbed, self-obsessed	solipsistic, megalomaniacal, vainglorious, egomaniacal
confident	self-assured, self-reliant, composed, poised	audacious, fearless, dauntless, intrepid	unflinching, unshakeable, indomitable, unassailable
humble	modest, unassuming, down-to-earth, low-key	self-effacing, meek, unpretentious, deferential	abject, self-abnegating, submissive, subservient
loyal	faithful, steadfast, true, devoted	unwavering, ardent, staunch, allegiant	undying, unswerving, unbreakable, incorruptible
disloyal	unfaithful, treacherous, two-faced, deceitful	double-dealing, backstabbing, traitorous, perfidious	recreant, turncoat, treasonous, apostate
wise	knowledgeable, insightful, thoughtful, prudent	sagacious, discerning, judicious, enlightened	omniscient, oracular, sage-like, prophetic
foolish	unwise, imprudent, reckless, hasty	injudicious, thoughtless, rash, impulsive	idiotic, asinine, imbecilic, ludicrous
active	energetic, lively, bustling, agile	dynamic, spirited, vigorous, effervescent	tireless, inexhaustible, relentless, indefatigable
passive	inactive, inert, docile, compliant	submissive, acquiescent, unresponsive, indifferent	apathetic, listless, lethargic, catatonic
motivated	eager, committed, keen	driven, dedicated, passionate	unyielding, relentless, obsessive
lazy	lethargic, idle, sluggish	apathetic, indolent, slothful	inert, listless, comatose
curious	interested, inquisitive, questioning	investigative, probing, exploring	insatiable, voracious, ravenous
indifferent	apathetic, uninterested, uncaring	aloof, dispassionate, unresponsive	numb, phlegmatic, detached
rich	wealthy, affluent, well-off	prosperous, opulent, loaded	plutocratic, moneyed, filthy rich
poor	needy, underprivileged, impoverished	destitute, penniless, indigent	pauperized, beggared, insolvent
beautiful	pretty, attractive, pleasing	gorgeous, stunning, captivating	breathtaking, awe-inspiring, sublime
ugly	unattractive, unpleasant, unappealing	hideous, grotesque, repulsive	abhorrent, loathsome, monstrous
tasty	flavorful, appetizing, savory	delicious, delectable, scrumptious	ambrosial, divine, mouthwatering
tasteless	bland, insipid, unflavored	dull, flat, unpalatable	vapid, insufferable, abominable
adventurous	daring, bold, venturesome	audacious, intrepid, fearless	daredevil, temerarious, death-defying
boring	dull, tedious, uninteresting	monotonous, humdrum, insipid	soporific, mind-numbing, stupefying
clever	bright, quick, smart	ingenious, astute, shrewd	brilliant, whip-smart, razor-sharp
stupid	unwise, foolish, unintelligent	ignorant, obtuse, dense	moronic, imbecilic, brainless
powerful	potent, forceful, strong	authoritative, influential, commanding	omnipotent, almighty, supreme
helpless	powerless, impotent, ineffective	incapacitated, enfeebled, vulnerable	defenseless, subjugated, forlorn
harmonious	balanced, congruent, compatible	symphonic, congruous, accordant	unisonous, euphonious, synchronistic
discordant	incongruent, dissonant, clashing	cacophonous, grating, strident	jarring, atonal, antipathetic
persuasive	convincing, compelling, credible	influential, forceful, impactful	irrefutable, incontrovertible, unassailable
ineffectual	ineffective, powerless, futile	useless, impotent, pointless	toothless, nugatory, bootless
fortunate	lucky, blessed, favored	providential, serendipitous, charmed	miraculous, fortuitous, heaven-sent
mysterious	puzzling, enigmatic, perplexing	cryptic, inscrutable, arcane	unfathomable, impenetrable, indecipherable
clear	lucid, plain, understandable	evident, unmistakable, transparent	unambiguous, unequivocal, indisputable
obscure	unclear, vague, indistinct	ambiguous, enigmatic, inscrutable	cryptic, abstruse, impenetrable
logical	rational, reasonable, sensible	coherent, sound, valid	irrefutable, unassailable, incontrovertible
illogical	irrational, nonsensical, unreasonable	fallacious, flawed, unsound	absurd, preposterous, ludicrous
empathetic	understanding, compassionate, considerate	sympathetic, kind-hearted, humane	altruistic, benevolent, magnanimous
indifferent	uncaring, disinterested, unresponsive	apathetic, detached, callous	cold-blooded, heartless, insensate
relaxed	calm, at ease, comfortable	unworried, laid-back, carefree	untroubled, unperturbed, serene
stressed	anxious, uneasy, worried	frazzled, distraught, overwrought	panicked, hysterical, beside oneself
innovative	creative, original, novel	groundbreaking, pioneering, revolutionary	game-changing, paradigm-shifting, transformative
conventional	standard, customary, typical	orthodox, traditional, established	dogmatic, rigid, fossilized
intense	strong, potent, powerful	acute, severe, extreme	ferocious, consuming, overwhelming
mild	gentle, moderate, light	tepid, subdued, restrained	meek, insipid, pallid
open	receptive, accessible, welcoming	unguarded, transparent, candid	guileless, unreserved, unfiltered
secretive	reserved, discreet, reticent	clandestine, covert, furtive	surreptitious, stealthy, cloak-and-dagger
reliable	dependable, trustworthy, consistent	steadfast, unwavering, surefire	unerring, infallible, failsafe
unreliable	inconsistent, erratic, undependable	fickle, capricious, flighty	treacherous, untrustworthy, volatile
skillful	adept, proficient, competent	masterful, dexterous, expert	virtuosic, consummate, unparalleled
clumsy	awkward, uncoordinated, inept	bumbling, blundering, maladroit	oafish, klutzy, ham-fisted
interested	intrigued, curious, keen	engrossed, captivated, absorbed	fascinated, enthralled, mesmerized
disinterested	uninvolved, impartial	detached, unemotional	indifferent, apathetic
obsessed	preoccupied, fixated	consumed, engrossed	fanatical, maniacal, possessed
bored	uninterested, unengaged	disinterested, disenchanted	listless, apathetic, ennui-filled

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