bliss -
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment
When Jack and Bertha compared themselves to their friends battling the snowstorms up North, they felt that lying on the Florida beach was practically bliss
verb
2006 of 2944
Good /
Smart
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discern -
To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought
I was able to discern a house in the distance by the light of the moon after our long walk when our car broke down.
noun
2007 of 2944
Bad /
Weak
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underling -
A person with a lower rank or status
The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.
adjective
2008 of 2944
Bad /
Small
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trivial -
Of little value or importance
Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.
adjective
2009 of 2944
Bad /
Disgusting
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uncouth -
(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
People rarely invited Vince to dinner because of his uncouth table manners.
adjective
2010 of 2944
Other /
Slow
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elusive -
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
For decades until he was finally captured, James "Whitey" Bulger was one of the most elusive criminals alive.
noun
2011 of 2944
Bad /
Small
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blurb -
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
Jasmine decided to buy the book after reading the captivating blurb on the back cover.
verb
2012 of 2944
Bad /
Strange
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flaunt -
To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms
He seemed to flaunt the rules, walking in late without explanation.
noun
2013 of 2944
Bad /
Stupid
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buffoon -
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown
With his mismatched clothing and general absentmindedness, Roy was viewed as a harmless buffoon that no one took seriously.
verb
2014 of 2944
Bad /
Dishonest
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connive -
Secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
Stewie would connive ways in which to gain power, though he usually failed.
adjective
2015 of 2944
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fortuitous -
Happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way.
It was fortuitous that we ran into each other at the airport—we discussed and agreed to a new business deal.
verb
2016 of 2944
Bad /
Disorganized
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fray -
To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.
The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray from years of wear.
