noun

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Bad / Bad

crap - Something of extremely poor quality

Bill was very cautious when buying things at the flea market, because even though the prices were often low, he had to watch out that he didn't buy things that were just crap.

verb

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Other / Stop

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dissuade - To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action.

She couldn't take the stress of her work, but her friends tried to dissuade her from quitting her job without a backup plan.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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relegate - To move someone or something to a less important role or status.

He felt unfairly relegated to simple accounting tasks, despite his superior and varied qualifications and experience.

noun

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Bad / Hostile

bully - Someone who threatens or coerces others who are smaller or weaker

Bart was the schoolyard bully, and all the other kids were afraid of him.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

bland - Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting

Among world cuisines, British food is often considered the most bland and flavorless.

verb

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Bad / War

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mutiny - To refuse to obey orders, in an open revolt or uprising against leadership or control.

In 1789 the crew of the HMS Bounty decided to mutiny against their captain, partially because they wanted to stay in beautiful Tahiti.

adjective

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Other / Other

moot - Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing

When the defense lawyer brought up his client's rough upbringing, the prosecutor said it was a moot point that didn't excuse his actions.

noun

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Other / Wet

spurt - A sudden and forceful gush of water.

People watched the spurt of water coming from the geyser against the picturesque sky.

verb

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Good / Big

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billow - To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam.

During the early 20th century, the skies above many cities were filled with billowing clouds of smoke coming from factory chimneys.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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placate - To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.

He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.

adjective

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Bad / Attack

cruel - Causing physical or mental pain

It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.

verb

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Other / Slowly

prod - To persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something

Betty was a bit shy, but when her teacher and classmates prodded her, she showed off her beautiful voice in front of the whole school.