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bend - The part of something that is curved, such as a pipe or a road.

We had to slow down the car each time we came to a sharp bend in the road.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

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unsteady - Not firm, stable, or balanced; likely to wobble or fall.

The table is unsteady because one of the legs wasn't fixed correctly.

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Bad / Disgusting

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putrid - (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

Bill had to throw out her leftovers because of the putrid smell.

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Other / Body

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quiver - To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion

When his mother removed his pacifier, the baby's lips began to quiver before he started to cry.

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Other / Sound

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squawk - A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person

A seagull's squawk is a common sound in beachside areas.

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Other / Move

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circumvent - To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty.

Because of the large traffic jam, I new a side road that could circumvent the mess and get home the same time I normally do.

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Bad / Small

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smidgen - A small amount of something

Even a smidgen of ketchup would make the bland french fries more flavorful.

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Bad / Mistake

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squander - To waste something, such as money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner

Many lottery winners end up squandering their fortune and returning to their life of poverty.

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Good / Calm

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leisure - Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment.

After a long week of work, she spent her leisure walkng in the park.

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Other / Entice

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cajole - To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.

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Bad / Dangerous

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incendiary - Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger.

The prison riot started when some prisoners shouted incendiary remarks in the cafeteria about how awful their living conditions were.

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noxious - Poisonous or very harmful.

The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.