adjective

1945 of 2950

Bad / Angry

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furious - Being full of intense anger

Bill was furious that the electric company shut off his electricity by mistake even though he had paid the bill.

nounverb noun

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1946 of 2950

Bad / Dirty

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blot - A stain that discolors or ruins the apperance of something.

Whenever John applied for a job, the time he had spent in jail was a blot on his past that made it hard for him to be accepted for the position.

verb

1947 of 2950

Good / New

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emerge - To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden.

The sun emerged from behind the clouds after the storm passed.

adjective

1948 of 2950

Other / Body

audio

bloated - (of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas

Bud always felt bloated after eating too much, but when the food tasted so good he just couldn't stop himself.

adjective

1949 of 2950

Bad / Small

audio

piddling - Pathetically trivial; trifling

In a piddling attempt at perfection, Alec would cut the blades of grass individually.

adjective

1950 of 2950

Bad / Disorganized

audio

woozy - Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed

Angela had to sit down after feeling woozy.

nounverb verb

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1951 of 2950

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

1952 of 2950

Good / Exciting

audio

shebang - A matter, operation, or set of circumstances

Self-published writers are responsible for the whole shebang by not only writing the book, but also editing and marketing it as well.

noun

1953 of 2950

Good / Calm

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nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

The alcove at the large window made a perfect nook, where Gemma could quietly take time away from the family, to read her book or write in her journal without interruption.

adjective

1954 of 2950

Other / Other

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generic - Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique.

The store sells generic brands of medicine that work just as well as the name-brand ones, but for a fraction of the price.

nounverb verb

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1955 of 2950

Other / Light

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glaze - Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish

Cinnamon coating was glazed onto the rolls in order to give it that extra appeal.

noun

1956 of 2950

Bad / Dishonest

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quackery - Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others.

The doctor was exposed for his quackery, selling false cures that he claimed could heal any disease.