downgrade -
To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.
When the policeman broke his arm, his activity was downgraded to a desk job.
noun
2906 of 3202
Good /
Big
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surplus -
The quantity of goods or assets exceeding the demand or requirement.
After the harvest, the farmers had a surplus of corn to sell.
verb
2907 of 3202
Bad /
Hurt
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evict -
To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.
The landlord evicted the tenants for not paying rent for three months.
noun
2908 of 3202
Bad /
Angry
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rage -
A very strong feeling of anger
After 20 years of dedicated work, the way Allen was let go from the company without any notice left him with a rage that he never really got over.
verb
2909 of 3202
Other /
Wet
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wade -
To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance
After the devastating monsoon, the villagers were forced to wade through waist-high water.
verb
2910 of 3202
Bad /
Weak
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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.
adjective
2911 of 3202
Good /
Energy
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dynamic -
Marked by continuous and productive activity or change
The new CEO was dynamic, and totally transformed the company and made it more efficient and profitable.
noun
2912 of 3202
Bad /
Dangerous
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beast -
Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
He acted like a beast when he lost his temper, and shouted at the top of his lungs and threw dishes.
adjective
2913 of 3202
Bad /
Boring
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bland -
Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting
Among world cuisines, British food is often considered the most bland and flavorless.
noun
2914 of 3202
Bad /
Dirty
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blemish -
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
After the accident, the plastic surgeon was able to clean up Shelly's son's face from any trace of what happened, except for a blemish on his cheek.
adjective
2915 of 3202
Good /
Busy
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frisky -
Playful and full of energy
Janie's puppy was so frisky that playing with him was like a full-time job.
noun
See verb
2916 of 3202
Good /
Happy
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romp -
A spell of rough, energetic play
JIm enjoyed the occasional outdoor romp with his kids so they could use all their energy up.
