treacherous -
Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions.
The already dangerous road on the narrow mountain pass was made even more treacherous by the high incidences of rock falls.
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wry -
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.
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ornery -
Having an unpleasant mood or temper, likely to get angry and argue with people.
When the workers came to work, they were warned that the boss was in an ornery mood because of poor performance for the last quarter.
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obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
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bulky -
Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy
The handcart was difficult to move forward because the pile of boxes on it was so bulky and heavy.
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grizzled -
Having or streaked with gray hair
The colonel's grizzled beard were like a badge of honor because it reminded him of the many years he had served with distinction in the army.
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reliable -
Referring to a person, object, or system that you can count on to function properly or deliver results without failure.
She was extremely reliable, and would always show up exactly on time.
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notorious -
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
Even among violent gangsters, Al Capone was considered the most notorious one of all.
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scrupulous -
Being very thorough and careful about details or honesty.
Plato said that a society is best ruled by a philosopher king who would be scrupulous about doing what is right.
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disruptive -
Causing problems or preventing something from continuing smoothly.
During class recess, Joey was always disruptive, and the teacher didn't know quite how to handle it.
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critical -
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.
The father was always critical of his son's behavior, never saying anything positive, and that did not have a good effect on their relationship.
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genre -
A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
My favorite genre of books is fantasy, especially those with magical worlds and epic quests.
