motley -
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
The motley crew of casino robbers wouldn't seem like they would associate with each other in normal situations.
noun
926 of 1579
Bad /
Unfriendly
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smirk -
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
Jeremy's mother saw the smirk on his face when she asked him if he had finished his homework, and she knew immediately that he had no intention of doing it.
adjective
927 of 1579
Bad /
Dishonest
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fictitious -
Imaginary, not real, made up and not true.
All the main characters in Charles Dicken's A Tale of Two Cities are ficticious, but the book gives you a good idea of what really happened.
verb
See noun
928 of 1579
Bad /
Unhappy
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lament -
To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.
She lamented the loss of her childhood home after it was demolished.
adjective
929 of 1579
Bad /
Attack
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debilitating -
Something that makes someone weak
Fred had a very bad case of pneumonia, and he never fully recovered from his debilitating illness.
adjective
930 of 1579
Bad /
Bad
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taboo -
A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons
In Bill's social circle, to ask anyone how much money they made was a topic that was taboo.
adjective
931 of 1579
Bad /
Dangerous
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pernicious -
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
People used to think that smoking was good for you because it seemed calming, but now we realize that its pernicious effects are deadly over time.
noun
932 of 1579
Bad /
Dishonest
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hoax -
A humorous or malicious deception
Despite evidence that says otherwise, some people still believe the moon landing was a hoax.
verb
933 of 1579
Bad /
Uncomfortable
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lug -
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.
adjective
934 of 1579
Bad /
Stupid
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dull -
Not bright, vivid, or shiny; lacking sharpness or luster.
The sky was covered in dull gray clouds all day.
noun
935 of 1579
Bad /
Mistake
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blooper -
An embarrassing error
Movies will frequently have blooper reels where the actors laugh and ruin a scene.
noun
936 of 1579
Bad /
Disorganized
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rabble -
A disorderly crowd; a mob
Armed with torches and pitchforks, the angry rabble marched towards the mayor's house.
