indiscreet -
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
John realized that he had been indiscreet when he revealed on the job interview as a financial advisor that he had lost all his money in the stock market.
noun
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1130 of 1538
Bad /
Disgusting
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belch -
The loud noise that comes from gas exiting the stomach through the mouth, usually after eating.
In the middle ages, it was considered good manners to belch after eating a meal at a host’s house.
noun
1131 of 1538
Bad /
Small
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remnant -
A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone.
Every once in a while a group of people somewhere in the world claims that it a remnant of the ten lost tribes of Israel.
verb
1132 of 1538
Bad /
Afraid
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shudder -
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.
verb
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1133 of 1538
Bad /
Disgusting
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belch -
To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.
Matthew found that whenever he consumed lots of pizza and soda, it was only a matter of time before he would start to belch.
noun
1134 of 1538
Bad /
Aggressive
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heretic -
A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion.
Galileo was branded a heretic for challenging the dominant ideas of the time.
noun
1135 of 1538
Bad /
Stupid
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Jerk -
A contemptibly obnoxious person
Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.
adjective
1136 of 1538
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.
noun
1137 of 1538
Bad /
Small
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niche -
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
Sam couldn't master all of physics, but he knew enough about his particular niche that made him respected among his colleagues in that area.
noun
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1138 of 1538
Bad /
Hostile
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rebuke -
An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
After Jimmy embarrassed his family, they all participated in a rebuke of him so that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.
noun
1139 of 1538
Bad /
Small
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chink -
A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light
From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.
adjective
1140 of 1538
Bad /
Disorganized
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dicey -
Risky or dangerous; uncertain.
It’s a bit dicey to invest in that startup—it hasn’t proven itself yet.
