shrill -
(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing
June had to plug her ears to avoid hearing the shrill voices of her screaming children.
noun
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Bad /
Pain
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agony -
Extreme physical or mental suffering
Max was in physical agony as he rode his bicycle up the long mountain trail, but spiritually and emotionally he was in heaven.
verb
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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disrupt -
To interrupt the normal flow or process of something.
The sound of people screaming at each other outside the school disrupted the teacher’s lecture.
adjective
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Bad /
Powerless
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wimpy -
Fearful and lacking courage
Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.
verb
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Other /
Up+Down
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droop -
To hang or bend downward limply.
His shoulders drooped after hearing the bad news.
adjective
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Good /
Strong
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rugged -
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface
The rugged terrain was a worthy challenge for the mountain climbers.
noun
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Bad /
Mistake
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fiasco -
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way
In the 1980s, Coca-Cola released New Coke, which ended up being one of the costliest business fiascos ever.
noun
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Bad /
Dangerous
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brinkmanship -
The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics
At the height of the Cold War, both sides engaged in a risky brinkmanship that nearly cost millions of lives.
verb
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Bad /
Angry
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rebuke -
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
The boss rebuked his employee's behavior with a stern warning.
noun
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Bad /
Weak
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mediocrity -
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.
adjective
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Other /
Surprise
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incredulous -
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something
Even while the news interviewed him holding his giant check, Jake was still incredulous that he had won the lottery.
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Good /
Beautiful
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majestic -
Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity
The majestic snow-capped mountains were part of nature's true beauty.
