noun

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Other / Body

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noggin - A person's head

The criminal hit Tintin on the noggin to knock him out before robbing him.

adjective

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Other / Other

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awash - Having an amount of something that is larger than necessary or wanted

Many students graduate college awash in debt, so that a significant portion of their income has to go to slowly paying it off.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

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sly - Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature

Walt was sly in the way that he would promise everything to everyone, without intending to fulfill his promises.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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mutilate - To damage something severely

The grizzly bear not only killed Alan's dog, but mutilated its body beyond recognition.

noun

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Other / Inward

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nap - A light or casual sleep, usually not as deep or long as nighttime sleep.

The baby went down for her afternoon nap without fuss.

noun

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Other / Move

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errand - A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.

My mother sent me on an errand to pick up a package from the post office.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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evict - To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.

The landlord had to evict the tenants for not paying rent for three months.

verb

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Bad / Dislike

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loathe - To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something

Jerry and Newman loathed each other so much that their frequent arguments could be heard down the hall.

verb

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Bad / Disgusting

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reek - Smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink

The pile of trash reeked so badly that Sheila could smell it from a block away.

nounverb verb

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Good / Friendly

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encounter - To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.

I encountered an old friend while walking in Central Park.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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cruddy - Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy

It was difficult to see through the cruddy windows because of the dirt and grease covering them.

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Bad / Disorganized

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upheaval - A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.

The economic downturn led to political upheaval and widespread unrest across the nation.