verb

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Bad / Angry

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denounce - To publicly declare something or someone as wrong or evil.

Citizens gathered to denounce the new law as unjust.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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dependent - Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed.

He lived in a cheap basement apartment rather than stay in his parents' house, because he didn't want to be so dependent on them.

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decay - To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.

You couldn't see it from the outside, but the termites caused the house to decay from the inside until it just collappsed.

noun

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Good / Energy

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destiny - The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.

They felt as though it was their destiny to bring peace to the troubled region, and they never gave up and never stopped trying.

adjective

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Good / Calm

desolate - A place that is empty and without people

Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts

verb

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Other / Stop

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deter - To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences.

A barking dog can deter burglars from breaking into a home.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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desecrate - To damage or show contempt toward something that is revered.

They were shocked at how people had desecrated the historical monument.

noun

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Good / Energy

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determination - The ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult

To be successful in any endeavor, it's important to maintainn focus and have a spirit of determination.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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destitute - poor; not having money, food, home, or possessions.

The drug addict was destitute, and often resorted to stealing food in order to survive.

verb

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Bad / Attack

demolish - To pull or knock down something, such as a building.

The old building was demolished in order to make room for a new one to be built in its place.

verb

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Bad / Dislike

deplore - To feel or express strong disapproval of (something)

The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.

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detonate - To cause something to explode suddenly and violently.

One small spark is enough to detonate a barrel of fireworks.