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squalor - A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

The popular TV show "Hoarders" focuses on people who live in so much squalor that they are trapped inside their homes.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

tepid - Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm.

The singer's poor performance was met with a tepid reaction from the audience.

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Bad / Unhappy

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despondent - Unhappy and feeling no hope or enthusiasm

Bill was despondent after failing the test that he had studied so hard for.

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Bad / Unhappy

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homesick - Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them.

After a month abroad, he became homesick and called his parents every day.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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slash - To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.

He slashed the rope around the box with a knife to free the trapped animal.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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jarring - Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.

The loud and sudden fire alarm was jarring in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

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jeopardize - To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.

Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.

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Bad / Pain

peeve - A cause of annoyance

Jeff talking about his ex-girlfriend was Jim's pet peeve, and he would always cover his ears in annoyance.

noun

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Bad / Hostile

snarl - An act or sound of snarling

Whenever Patty's dog would try to make a snarl at intruders, it ended up looking like a grin.

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Bad / Disgusting

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shameless - Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable

The clever website was a shameless attempt to sell defective goods to naïve customers.

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intolerable - Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured;

The heat in the desert was intolerable, making it unlikely that they would find their way out when they got lost.

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Bad / Dangerous

brinkmanship - The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics

At the height of the Cold War, both sides engaged in a risky brinkmanship that nearly cost millions of lives.