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Bad / Bad

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slum - A very poor and crowded area, especially of a city

Since the schools and living conditions in a slum are usually very bad, it's hard to escape it to become successful.

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Bad / Angry

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outcry - A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something

When the governor raised real estate taxes by a large amount after promissing not to, there was an outcry of protest by the public and the press.

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Bad / Disorganized

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smithereens - Small pieces

When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.

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Bad / Dangerous

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Nosedive - A sudden, steep drop, a sharp decline in condition, success, or stability.

After the scandal, the company’s stock took a nosedive.

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Bad / Mistake

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blurt - Say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration

Xavier felt embarrassed when he blurted out the answer before hearing the whole question.

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Bad / Old

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doddering - Tremble or totter, typically because of old age

Hiram may have been a doddering old man, but his mind was much steadier than his body.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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Awkward - Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.

She felt awkward meeting her ex husband at the party, and they tried to avoid each other as much as possible.

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Bad / Bad

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dire - (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent

Finding survivors under the earthquake's rubble was a dire situation.

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Bad / Crazy

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Delirious - In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations.

After three sleepless nights, he was delirious and barely able to speak clearly.

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Bad / Pain

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grueling - Extremely tiring and demanding

Troops go through grueling training before they can finally serve their country.

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Bad / Dangerous

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Beast - Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

He acted like a beast when he lost his temper, and shouted at the top of his lungs and threw dishes.

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Bad / Bad

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naughty - (especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved

Susie was punished by her mother for her naughty behavior.