decadent -
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.
The ancient empire became decadent before it eventually fell.
verb
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conceal -
To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed.
The detective concealed his gun in his briefcase when he walked into the building.
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Angry
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rebuke -
An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
After Jimmy embarrassed his family, they all participated in a rebuke of him so that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.
noun
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Dishonest
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rogue -
Behaving in a way that causes damage.
Martha's friends tried to warn her that under Charlie's charming exterior was a rogue that would eventually hurt her.
verb
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Weak
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wither -
(of a plant) To become dry and shriveled
The plant withered and died after Mona forgot to water and feed it.
adjective
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Powerless
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wimpy -
Fearful and lacking courage
Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.
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Weak
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shortcoming -
A fault or weakness that makes someone or something less successful or effective than they should be.
Andrew Carnegie didn't look at his poverty growing up as a shortcoming, and it didn't stop him from becoming the richest man in the world.
adjective
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Dishonest
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unscrupulous -
Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want
Jack climbed to the top of the management tree, but his unscrupulous methods meant that he had more enemies than friends when he got there.
adjective
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Mistake
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indiscreet -
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
John realized that he had been indiscreet when he revealed on the job interview as a financial advisor that he had lost all his money in the stock market.
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Afraid
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dread -
Great fear or apprehension
Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.
verb
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Unhappy
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grumble -
To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way
Susie grumbled silently when her mother told her to do her homework.
verb
840 of 1582
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Steal
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gouge -
To overcharge or swindle; also to use a sharp tool to remove inner material from something.
Someone who doesn't understand how cars work may be gouged by the mechanic when the bill comes.
