gawk -
To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way
Linda and her friends couldn't help but gawk at their favorite movie star when she arrived at the movie opening.
adjective
278 of 1546
Bad /
Bad
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harsh -
Cruel or severe
In Catholic schools, nuns carry rulers to deliver harsh punishment to disobedient children.
verb
See noun
279 of 1546
Bad /
Mistake
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stumble -
Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall
Danny ran too fast and stumbled, spilling his coffee on the floor.
adjective
280 of 1546
Bad /
Stupid
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simplistic -
Ignoring the complexity of something by seeing it as much simpler than it really is.
Because the governor had a simplistic view of the reasons behind the demonstrations, he couldn't deal effectively with the many people and issues involved.
adjective
281 of 1546
Bad /
Strange
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creepy -
So strange that it makes you frightened
The horror movie was so creepy that Bill couldn't sleep for 3 days after watching it.
adjective
282 of 1546
Bad /
Uncomfortable
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harried -
To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others
Jim didn't like being a waiter, because he always felt harried by the demands of all the customers.
adjective
283 of 1546
Bad /
Strange
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eerie -
Strange and frightening
The woods were dark and eerie, with untold dangers lurking for Sam.
verb
See noun
284 of 1546
Bad /
Unhappy
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sob -
Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
Nicole sobbed when her mother told her she was taking her toys away.
noun
285 of 1546
Bad /
Hostile
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revenge -
Harm done to someone in return for harm being done in the past
Max took the insults quietly, plotting how he would eventually seek revenge that would be swift and complete
verb
286 of 1546
Bad /
Attack
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trample -
To tread on and crush
Black Friday shoppers almost trampled each other when trying to grab the big-screen TVs for sale.
noun
287 of 1546
Bad /
Nervous
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frenzy -
Wild, extreme, and uncontrolled behavior or mental agitation
Saigon was in a frenzy of chaotic activity at the end of April 1975 as the Viet Cong entered the city and the last Americans left by helicopter.
adjective
288 of 1546
Bad /
Dirty
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unkempt -
Messy or untidy in appearance, especially referring to hair or clothing, giving a neglected impression.
His unkempt hair made it look like he had just rolled out of bed.
