Bad

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

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scorching - Very hot.

When their car broke down in the desert, they didn't know if they would be able to survive in the scorching heat.

verb

See noun

26 of 1582

Bad / Dishonest

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fib - Tell an unimportant lie

Pinocchio's nose would always indicate when he was fibbing.

verb

27 of 1582

Bad / Old

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creak - To show weakness or frailty under strain.

When Willie got into his 90's, he felt he could almost hear his bones creak when he walked.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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tremor - A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body.

Because he was nervous, his voice had a significant tremor during the presentation.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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mortal - Unable to continue living for ever.

Even though Superman had incredible strength, as he got older, weaker, and got grey hair, he and others realized that he was mortal.

noun

See verb

30 of 1582

Bad / Hurt

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smack - A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand

Homer hit himself with a smack when he realized how stupid he had been.

adjective

31 of 1582

Bad / Disorganized

audio

turbulent - Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

The turbulent waves rose and crashed from a great height, making the water unsafe for swimming.

noun

32 of 1582

Bad / Dirty

audio

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.

noun

33 of 1582

Bad / Attack

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treachery - A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal.

Shakespeare often describes how royalty is overthrown by acts of treachery.

adjective

34 of 1582

Bad / Crazy

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bonkers - Mentally unbalanced, mad and crazy, usually meant humorously

There were many long stretches of time that Joan was cooped up in the house with her kids, and it was making her go bonkers.

verb

35 of 1582

Bad / Angry

audio

lambaste - To criticize someone or something harshly

Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.

noun

36 of 1582

Bad / Disorganized

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chaos - A state of utter disorder and confusion

Even when revolutionaries have good intentions and are motivated by high ideals, often their actions cause a breakdown in society that leads to chaos, until a military dictatorship steps in to maintain order.