minimal -
Very small in size or amount; as small as possible.
The kitchen was small and cramped, with minimal counter space and cabinets.
noun
962 of 1582
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Dangerous
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liability -
Being legally responsible for something
After the car accident, the judge had to decide who had the greater liability for what happened.
noun
963 of 1582
Bad /
Dishonest
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ruse -
A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives.
His apparent offer to help was just a ruse to get access to her personal information.
noun
See verb
964 of 1582
Bad /
Dislike
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sneer -
A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone
Elvis had many facial expressions while singing, including his famous sneer where his lips would curl up.
adjective
965 of 1582
Bad /
Disgusting
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dingy -
Gloomy and drab
The paint-chipped and depressing room was too dingy to live in.
noun
966 of 1582
Bad /
Bad
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crap -
Something of extremely poor quality
Bill was very cautious when buying things at the flea market, because even though the prices were often low, he had to watch out that he didn't buy things that were just crap.
adjective
967 of 1582
Bad /
Attack
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merciless -
Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.
The invading army was merciless, destroying everything in its path.
adjective
968 of 1582
Bad /
Strange
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cryptic -
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
When the lost settlement of Roanoke was discovered, the only indication that something strange had happened was a cryptic sign carved into a tree.
noun
969 of 1582
Bad /
Uncomfortable
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wheeze -
To breathe loudly and with difficulty
Louise would wheeze so much that she had to use her inhaler right away.
noun
970 of 1582
Bad /
Aggressive
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vigilante -
An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law
Paladin was a vigilante in Have Gun Will Travel, finding outlaws on his own for the reward.
adjective
971 of 1582
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Dangerous
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perilous -
Full of danger or risk; hazardous.
The hikers took a perilous journey through the snow-covered mountains.
verb
972 of 1582
Bad /
Aggressive
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dominate -
To have control or power over something or someone; to be much stronger, more successful, or more influential.
When Abigail felt someone was trying to dominate her, she closed her ears and ignored what they were saying.
