obfuscate -
To make something less clear and harder to understand, especially if done deliberately.
The criminal's testimony at the trial tried to obfuscate and cover up his connection to the crime.
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War
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bloodthirsty -
Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel.
Though Stalin killed up to 20 million people, it's pbobably not because he was bloodthirsty, but because he was misguided, paranoid, and a bit crazy.
noun
51 of 1582
Bad /
Disgusting
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stench -
A very bad smell
Eve covered her nose so she wouldn't have to smell the stench coming from the trash heap.
verb
52 of 1582
Bad /
Dangerous
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fester -
For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with
After their fight, Joan and David had a long talk to patch things up, because they didn't want to let any bad feelings fester.
adjective
53 of 1582
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Nervous
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agitated -
Emotionally upset or excited, especially due to worry or anger.
His voice grew louder and more agitated as he explained what he was feeling.
noun
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54 of 1582
Bad /
Unhappy
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whimper -
A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain
The kitten let out a whimper because it was waiting to be fed.
adjective
55 of 1582
Bad /
Hostile
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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.
noun
56 of 1582
Bad /
Small
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inkling -
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
Greg had an inkling that his neighbors were plotting against him when he overheard them mention his name.
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57 of 1582
Bad /
Weak
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decay -
The result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for.
The dentist tried to remove the decay in the teeth that had been caused by so much eating of cake and cookies.
verb
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Bad /
Mistake
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fumble -
Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
The football player fumbled the ball, so the opposing players tried to grab it.
verb
59 of 1582
Bad /
Confused
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bumble -
To act or speak in a confused manner.
Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.
verb
60 of 1582
Bad /
Weak
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languish -
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
The crops languished in the field after the severe drought.
