crinkle -
To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression
As an older man, Robert's skin crinkled around his eyes when he smiled.
noun
1550 of 3112
Bad /
Nervous
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fuss -
A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest
The baby would make a fuss every time his parents would try to take a picture of him.
adjective
1551 of 3112
Bad /
Boring
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menial -
An activity that requires little training or talent, often repetitive.
The management didn't treat anyone doing menial work as less important than the rest of the workers.
noun
1552 of 3112
Bad /
Aggressive
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bluster -
Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect
The crazy man was full of bluster, shouting at everyone, but nobody took him seriously.
adjective
1553 of 3112
Bad /
Attack
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abusive -
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.
verb
1554 of 3112
Bad /
Unfriendly
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ogle -
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way
Fran felt uncomfortable the way some of the passengers on the subway ogled her diamond necklace.
noun
1555 of 3112
Bad /
War
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barrage -
A continuous attack over a long period of time
The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.
verb
1556 of 3112
Good /
Strong
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tenacious -
Not easily letting go or giving up.
Chuchill was tenacious in his resolve to defeat the Germans.
adjective
1557 of 3112
Bad /
Disorganized
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tardy -
Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.
The train was tardy, arriving 20 minutes behind schedule.
adjective
1558 of 3112
Bad /
Small
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puny -
Small and weak
The puny man had no chance against the bodybuilder, but he decided to give it a shot anyway.
verb
1559 of 3112
Bad /
Attack
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undermine -
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization
The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.
adjective
1560 of 3112
Good /
Strong
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impervious -
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something.
In spite of the pressure of round-the-clock studying, he seemed impervious to the constant stress, and did remarkably well.
