noun

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Bad / Strange

punk - A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others

Avery was regarded as a punk who would many predicted would spend his life in and out of jail.

noun

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Bad / Strange

putz - A stupid or worthless person

Homer was a putz who couldn't get through the basic tasks of daily life.

verb

See noun

15 of 60

Bad / Disgusting

puke - To vomit

It's better to puke into a toilet than into a sink because you can flush a toilet.

adjective

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Good / Good

quintessential - Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

All over the world, the Statue of Liberty is seen as the quintessential symbol of freedom.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

rabble - A disorderly crowd; a mob

Armed with torches and pitchforks, the angry rabble marched towards the mayor's house.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

putrid - (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

Bill had to throw out her leftovers because of the putrid smell.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

quip - Make a witty remark

At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.

adjective

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Other / Body

pudgy - Slightly fat

Mark's dog Fido loved to eat, and as a result its body was a bit pudgy

adjective

21 of 60

Bad / Strange

quirky - Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits

With his quirky outfits and personality, Prince was one of the most unconventional musicians of all time.

noun

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Bad / Strange

quirk - A peculiar behavioral habit

Sam was normal by most standards, except for his quirk of eating pizza slices backwards.

adjective

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Bad / Small

puny - Small and weak

The puny man had no chance against the bodybuilder, but he decided to give it a shot anyway.

verb

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Bad / War

quell - To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force

The peasants' rebellion against the king was quelled as soon as his army massacred hundreds of them.

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