gouge -
To overcharge or swindle; also to use a sharp tool to remove inner material from something.
Someone who doesn't understand how cars work may be gouged by the mechanic when the bill comes.
verb
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Bad /
Mistake
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fizzle -
To finish in a way that is disappointing
At the start of his race for mayor it looked like Fred was going to win, but his many verbal mistakes caused his candidacy to just fizzle out.
verb
See noun
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Bad /
Angry
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rebuke -
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
The boss rebuked his employee's behavior with a stern warning.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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ravage -
To cause severe and extensive damage to something.
The tornado ravaged the town, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.
verb
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Bad /
Mistake
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bungle -
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome
The painter bungled his job when he misspelled the word on the road sign.
verb
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Bad /
Disorganized
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tangle -
To twist together into a confused mass
The cords to Miguel's devices were so tangled that they couldn't be separated.
verb
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Aggressive
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pester -
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
Pete just wanted to stare at the sunset, but Lily kept pestering him and breaking his concentration.
noun
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Bad /
Stupid
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klutz -
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.
adjective
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Bad /
Crazy
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hysterical -
Having uncontrolled extreme emotion
When Amy found out that her house had been destroyed by the tornado, she broke down into hysterical crying, and could not be comforted for hours.
verb
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Bad /
Hurt
Url
audio
evict -
To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.
The landlord evicted the tenants for not paying rent for three months.
noun
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Bad /
Small
Url
audio
pittance -
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.
The workers decided to strike because they felt that their wages were a mere pittance compared to what they deserved.
verb
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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pry -
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.
