Best
Best adjective - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities.
Poor
Poor adjective - Lacking money or material possessions.
Both words in one sentence
- James Potter: While both are tall, thin, and have black hair, Snape is Slytherin, poor, and Lily's best friend; James is Gryffindor, wealthy, and initially disliked by Lily.
Source: Foil / Literature - As a result, those who've read similar-style books before reading Salinger's book often write Catcher off as okay at best, and a poor man's Chuck Palahniuk at worst.
Source: Seinfeld Is Unfunny / Literature - Poor May's only comfortable social interactions are with the doll she calls her best friend.
Source: Shrinking Violet / Film
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