verb

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deplore - To feel or express strong disapproval of (something)

The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

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booze - Alcohol, especially hard liquor

Although Ben want to stop being an alcoholic, but the sight or smell of booze was something he couldn't resist.

adjective

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Bad / Mistake

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excessive - Going beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate.

He was fined for driving at an excessive speed through a school zone.

noun

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Other / Desire

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lust - A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature.

He liked reading the old story about the prince who had a lust for power that drove him to betray even his closest allies.

noun

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Other / Shape

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wrinkle - A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; or a minor problem or unexpected difficulty.

There’s just one little wrinkle in our plan—we forgot to book the hotel we were planning to stay in.

noun

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Good / New

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upshot - The final result or outcome of a situation or series of events.

After several weeks, the upshot of the thorough investigation revealed that there were several policy violations that should be prosecuted.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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apathetic - Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

She was apathetic toward the outcome of the football game and didn’t even watch it.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

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glitch - A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer

The space shuttle take-off was canceled with 2 seconds left in the countdown, due to a glitch discovered in the fuel supply.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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inexplicable - Impossible to explain

With all of his many abilities, Barry found it inexplicable that he was never able to find a job that he liked.

adjective

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Good / Good

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pious - Devoutly religious

As he looked at the wall and inside himself, he felt in a very pious mood.

verb

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Bad / Confused

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baffle - To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.

Martha was baffled about several things in her life, especially why she seemed to spend more money than she had, and why she couldn’t lose weight even though she carefully watched her diet.

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slander - A false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation

Bill's company took a while to recover after his competitor broadcast a TV ad that contained slander about Bill's company's products.