verb

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Bad / Small

tweak - To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement

Mechanics use wrenches to tweak the various parts of a car.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

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.

adjective

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Bad / Small

trite - (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

Hollywood rarely focuses on original material and keeps putting out trite superhero movies.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

Url

tumult - A state of confusion, disorder, or disturbance

When he was offered a job from the competing company, he didn't know what to do, and his mind was in a tumult.

noun

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Good / Successful

trophy - An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition

Kathy put her trophy for winning the singing contest on her living room shelf for all to see.

verb

See noun

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Other / Up+Down

tumble - (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong

When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

Url

unadorned - Free from luxury or excess; straightforward in appearance or style

The building's design was simple and unadorned, focusing more on function than aesthetics.

noun

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Bad / Afraid

trepidation - A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.

noun

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Other / Body

twitch - A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.

noun

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Bad / War

Url

truce - An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

The two countries called a truce in order to start negotiations in the hope of ending the conflict.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

tussle - Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle

The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

Url

undermine - To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support.

Constant criticism from a parent or a boss can undermine a person's self-esteem.