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Bad / Angry

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backlash - A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened

The president had some of the demonstrators arrested, but there was a backlash, and the next demonstrations had 10 times the number of people.

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Bad / Weak

verb

teeter - To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall

While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.

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Other / Move

verb

slither - Move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

Erin froze in fear as the snake slithered across the ground towards her.

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Bad / Bad

adjective

perverse - Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences

Sam often acted in perverse ways around the office, such as threatening his coworkers.

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Other / Move

verb

skim - Remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid

The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.

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Bad / Attack

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ambush - To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:

The brigade walked quietly to the hidden spot on the hill, patiently until the enemy walked in the valley below, so that they could ambush the unsuspecting enemy, who were taken by surprise.

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Bad / Unhappy

verb

bawl - To cry loudly and uncontrollably.

When my baby starts to bawl, I go through my trusty checklist: is he hungry, tired, teething, or have a bad diaper?

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Other / Move

verb

stampede - A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals

The elephants stampeded towards the poachers, who were now scared for their lives.

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Bad / Attack

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blackmail - The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to leak private messages.

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Bad / Disorganized

noun

flux - Hard to keep track of because it is constantly changing.

Betty's therapist had trouble treating her because Betty's emotions and thoughts were always in a state of flux.

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Other / Shape

noun

fluff - Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton that accumulate in small light clumps

A lint roller can remove fluff that accumulates on clothing.

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Good / Strong

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indispensable - Impossible to replace or substitute due to its significance.

Water is indispensable for human survival.