adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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feckless - Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Keith was feckless because he refused to leave the house and find a job.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

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blunder - A stupid or careless mistake

Emma realized she had made a huge blunder when she accidentally deleted the entire spreadsheet.

verb

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Other / Entice

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induce - To persuade or influence someone to do something.

The advertisement was designed to induce people to buy the product.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

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audacity - Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety or conventional thought.

She had the audacity to walk into the meeting late and demand attention.

adjective

1769 of 3113

Bad / Crazy

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bonkers - Mentally unbalanced, mad and crazy, usually meant humorously

There were many long stretches of time that Joan was cooped up in the house with her kids, and it was making her go bonkers.

noun

1770 of 3113

Bad / Dishonest

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gimmick - A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

Sales promotions like "buy one, get one free" are a common marketing gimmick.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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dupe - Deceive; trick

Edwin knew his agent wanted to dupe him by having him sign a bad contract.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

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cogent - (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

The prosecutor made a compelling and cogent argument that led the jury to convict the defendant.

noun

1773 of 3113

Other / Shape

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chasm - A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.

A chasm of misunderstanding separated the husband and wife after the argument.

verb

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Other / Sound

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blare - To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound

The car horn blared along with all of the other car horns as the traffic jam caused drivers to be upset.

verb

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1775 of 3113

Bad / Unfriendly

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quarrel - To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.

The two friends quarreled over who would take the last slice of pizza, both refusing to give in.

noun

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Good / Calm

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haven - A place of safety or refuge

Trying to get away from the bitter cold, the lone cabin seemed to be a perfect haven to Martha.