verb

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Bad / Disgusting

slobber - Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth

St. Bernards may be lovable dogs, but their constant slobbering is a turn-off for many people.

verb

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Other / Stop
Url

clog - To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.

Some dirt was clogging the sink, so that the water in the sink didn't drain properly.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

flak - Strong criticism

The way Donald Trump lashes out at 'fake news' is an example of the way that he doesn't take flak from anyone.

noun

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Bad / Hurt
Url

injurious - Causing or likely to cause damage or harm.

The high temperature were injurious to the mango grove.

verb

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Good / Busy

splurge - To spend money freely or extravagantly

To celebrate her promotion, Charlotte maxed out her credit card and splurged on a year's worth of clothing at the mall.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid
Url

cockeyed - Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish.

Mindy gave Andy a cockeyed look when he described his cockeyed scheme for selling mushrooms on the internet.

verb

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Other / Inward

putter - To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing

When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

bungle - To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome

The painter bungled his job when he misspelled the word on the road sign.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

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.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

blurt - To say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration

Xavier felt embarrassed when he blurted out the answer before hearing the whole question.

noun

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Bad / Weak

shanty - A small, crudely built shack

Emily lived in a poor village, and would often wander the streets before returning to her small shanty.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

crappy - Of extremely poor quality

The crappy house lacked a foundation and was unliveable.