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Diabolical - Extremely evil or cruel; wicked.

The criminal mastermind came up with a diabolical scheme to rob the large jewelry store.

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Other / Body

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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.

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Other / Move

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squiggle - A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way

The doctor's signature was just a random bunch of squiggles that didn't look like anything.

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Other / Slow

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sway - Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side

Danny felt at ease in the hammock as he gently swayed back and forth.

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Other / Slow

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slog - To move with determination against difficult obstacles

After their boat got stuck in the swamp, Anne, Joyce, and Mary climbed out and slogged through the swamp for an hour before they got to solid land.

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Bad / Small

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hovel - A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling

Almost hidden behind the foliage was a worn-down hovel that provided little more than a roof over somebody's head.

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Good / Busy

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flurry - A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind

As if the foot of snow wasn't bad enough, the wind suddenly pelted Daria with a flurry of snowflakes.

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Bad / Strange

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cryptic - Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

When the lost settlement of Roanoke was discovered, the only indication that something strange had happened was a cryptic sign carved into a tree.

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Good / Big

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skyrocket - For something to increase very quickly.

Because his hi-tech company had an important patent, Bill saw the company's stock price skyrocket.

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Bad / Dishonest

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tamper - Interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations

For the last few decades, Tylenol bottles have included a safety seal in order to prevent any unauthorized tampering.

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Other / Surprise

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aghast - Struck with shock, amazement, or horror

When the Stevens family returned home from their two week vacation, they were aghast to find that loads of stray cats were living in their house.

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corrupt - Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.