adjective

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Bad / Dirty

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.

verb

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Bad / War

Url

ransom - To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.

The ancient artifacts were ransomed back to the museum after being stolen and held by black-market dealers.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

Url

reckoning - A time when someone's actions will be judged to be right or wrong.

He broke and stole many things when he was drunk, and now his day of reckoning would happen in front of a judge.

verb

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Good / New

Url

rehabilitate - To renovate or repair something, such as a building, facility, person, or environment, to make it more usable or up to current standards.

The city invested in programs to rehabilitate the old industrial district, transforming it into a vibrant area for businesses and residents.

adjective

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Other / Light

radiant - Shining, full of light, glowing brightly

New York City at night looks radiant with its buildings full of light.

verb

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Other / Sound

Url

rattle - To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds.

The sudden loud noise rattled her, and for a long time she just couldn't calm down.

verb

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Bad / Disgusting

reek - To give off a very strong and unpleasant odor; to stink.

The pile of trash reeked so badly that Sheila could smell it from a block away.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

Url

redundant - Referring to something that is repeated or superfluous, offering no additional value.

The company decided to cut down on redundant positions, resulting in several employees losing their jobs.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

raffish - Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner

With his numerous tattoos and raffish manner, Adam caught Sherry's eye, although she knew her parents wouldn't approve of him.

verb

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Bad / Weak

Url

regress - To move backward in development or progress, often in a way that suggests deterioration or decline.

After making great strides in therapy, he seemed to regress emotionally after hearing the bad news.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

reeling - To feel very shocked, upset, or confused.

The combination of the Covid19 virus and the George Floyd demonstrations left America reeling.

adjective

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Other / Sound

raucous - Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

At the World Cup, the Americans in the audience let out a raucous roar every time their team scored a goal.