Bad

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Bad / Attack

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thug - A violent person, especially a criminal

When walking late at night, people should be aware of violent thugs that could rob them.

verb

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Bad / Angry

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admonish - To warn or reprimand someone firmly about their behaviour.

The principal admonished the class for their disruptive conduct.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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dupe - A victim of deception

The homeless man tried to sell magic beans to a passing man because he looked like a dupe.

adjective

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Bad / Delay

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reluctant - Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

They were reluctant to invest in the startup without more solid information.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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abyss - A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm.

He stood at the cliff's edge, staring into the black abyss, and he felt a mixture of awe, fear, and amazement.

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Bad / War

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ransom - A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.

The family was able to raise the large sum of money that was demanded as ransom for their son.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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preposterous - Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.

When Sandy's stock broker called and suggested that he sell half his stocks because he felt the market was overvalued, Sandy thought the idea was preposterous - but it turned out that his stock broker was right.

noun

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Bad / Small

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dollop - A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food

The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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miffed - Annoy

The job applicant's long-winded answers miffed the interviewer so much that she refused to listen to him further.

adjective

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Bad / Delay

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stagnate - Cease developing; become inactive or dull

The stagnating economy had left workers nervous about keeping their jobs.

verb

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Bad / Dirty

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tarnish - To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture

The spoons were in varying conditions, some of them tarnished until they turned black.

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aggravate - To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.

Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.