sully -
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.
adjective
1178 of 1579
Bad /
Old
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fusty -
Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy
The old library had plenty of books but unfortunately it had a fusty smell that indicated its age.
noun
1179 of 1579
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.
verb
1180 of 1579
Bad /
Aggressive
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quash -
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.
verb
1181 of 1579
Bad /
Dishonest
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deceive -
To mislead or trick someone, especially for personal gain.
Don’t try to deceive me — I know what really happened.
verb
1182 of 1579
Bad /
Attack
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devour -
To eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
Nick was so hungry that he devoured the french fries by the handful.
noun
1183 of 1579
Bad /
Bad
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woe -
Great sorrow or distress
Young Billy always felt woe at school whenever the bullies would pick on him.
adjective
1184 of 1579
Bad /
Disorganized
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fragmented -
Froken or separated into distinct parts
The government was able to stay in power because they the various parties in the opposition were fragmented, and were not able to unite.
noun
1185 of 1579
Bad /
Nervous
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fuss -
A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest
The baby would make a fuss every time his parents would try to take a picture of him.
adjective
1186 of 1579
Bad /
Pain
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agonizing -
Something that causes great physical or mental pain.
After she took the final exam, it was agonizing to her that for a whole week she wouldn't find out the results.
noun
1187 of 1579
Bad /
Disgusting
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profanity -
A form of speech that violates social or moral standards, particularly in relation to sacred or revered subjects.
The teacher had to address the use of profanity in the classroom after several students started swearing loudly.
noun
1188 of 1579
Bad /
Afraid
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terror -
A feeling of extreme fear
Marge felt a feeling of terror when she realized that the robbers had blocked each of the doors of the house.
