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murky - Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist

Under the murky waters, the aquatic animals were barely visible.

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shabby - In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care

Tom didn't like walking around because people would see his shabby shoes that were falling apart.

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blotch - An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin

A reddish blotch on the skin may require consulting a dermatologist.

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grime - Dirt ingrained on the surface of something, especially clothing, a building, or the skin

Miners come home every day with grime on their faces from working with coal all day.

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tawdry - Showy but cheap and of poor quality

The highly visible set of jewelry was too tawdry to be taken seriously.

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scuff - To scrape or brush the surface of something such as a shoe or other object, against something else.

Quincy had to take his car in for repairs after his bumper scuffed a brick wall.

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blemish - A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.

After the accident, the plastic surgeon was able to clean up Shelly's son's face from any trace of what happened, except for a blemish on his cheek.

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raunchy - Earthy, vulgar, and often sexually explicit

The male strippers were a raunchy act that offended the sensibilities of some of the town's citizens.

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slime - A sticky liquid substance that is unpleasant to touch

When Arnold brought his box of snails to class, few people wanted to touch them because of the slime in the box and on their shells

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streak - A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings

Somebody left a streak in the dusty table, which made it look even worse.

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fumes - Gases or vapors, especially those that are toxic or unpleasant, often produced by burning or chemical reactions.

The car was releasing thick fumes from the exhaust pipe, and we could smell them in the car, making the air difficult to breathe.

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smudge - A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something

The window was covered with so many smudges that it was impossible to look through to the other side.