yokel -
A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
Jed Clampett knew he and his family were considered yokels from the countryside, so he was unsure of how they would be treated in Beverly Hills.
adjective
1166 of 1579
Bad /
Unfriendly
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aloof -
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.
adjective
1167 of 1579
Bad /
Strange
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garish -
Clothing that is unusually different, bright and showy
Many garish outfits today look like they were colored with every crayon in the box.
noun
1168 of 1579
Bad /
Pain
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standstill -
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.
Traffic came to a standstill after the accident on the highway.
noun
1169 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
1170 of 1579
Bad /
Weak
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succumb -
To not be able to resist and finally to give into pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.
Michael had tried to quit smoking, but he kept succumbing to the temptation of nicotine.
noun
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1171 of 1579
Bad /
Pain
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torment -
Severe physical or mental suffering
Sufferers of depression must deal with the torment of their own thoughts on a regular basis.
adjective
1172 of 1579
Bad /
Disorganized
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cumbersome -
Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy
Arthur didn't enjoy the hike because of his heavy and cumbersome backpack
adjective
1173 of 1579
Bad /
Unhappy
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despondent -
Unhappy and feeling no hope or enthusiasm
Bill was despondent after failing the test that he had studied so hard for.
verb
1174 of 1579
Bad /
Dishonest
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conceal -
To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed.
The detective concealed his gun in his briefcase when he walked into the building.
adjective
1175 of 1579
Bad /
Weak
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mediocre -
Having poor to average quality.
Francine felt that most of the men she dated were just mediocre, and she was waiting to find someone she felt was great.
noun
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1176 of 1579
Bad /
Weak
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wreck -
Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
Small submarines often go underwater to see the wreck of the Titanic.
