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creep - Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed

The burglar would creep through the house without making a sound.

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fortuitous - Happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way.

It was fortuitous that we ran into each other at the airport—we discussed and agreed to a new business deal.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

dapper - (typically of a man) neat and trim in dress, appearance, or bearing

With his perfectly tailored suit, fancy watch and expensive sunglasses, Greg knew his dapper appearance would impress his date.

verb

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Bad / Confused

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destablizing - To cause a government or person to be unable to continue in the usual or desired way

The massive debt that King Louis XVI faced was destablizing for France, and led to the revolution of 1789.

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Bad / Disorganized

smithereens - Small pieces

When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.

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Bad / Dislike

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despise - To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.

She despises dishonesty and refuses to associate with anyone who lies.

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Bad / Disgusting

gory - Involving or showing violence and bloodshed

Horror movies are known for their gory scenes where people are murdered by the scary villain.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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subtle - Clever and indirect in approach or meaning.

The movie used subtle humor rather than loud, obvious jokes.

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Bad / Unhappy

yowl - Make a loud wailing cry

John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.

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Bad / Hostile

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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.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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platitude - A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal.

The motivational speaker's advice sounded more like a bunch of platitudes rather than genuine guidance, offering nothing new to the audience.

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Bad / Dangerous

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tailspin - A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure.

Because of engine trouble, the plane suddenly went into a tailspin, and the pilot struggled to regain control.