Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.
adjective
926 of 1582
Bad /
Disgusting
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obscene -
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context
The stream of obscene words that flowed from Allen's mouth shocked everyone.
verb
927 of 1582
Bad /
Hurt
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conk -
To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object.
The victim showed the police where the robber conked him on the side of the head before he took his wallet.
noun
See verb
928 of 1582
Bad /
Dangerous
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crack -
A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.
She noticed a crack in the wall after the small earthquake.
adjective
929 of 1582
Bad /
Angry
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irate -
Angry and displeased
When Max was waiting in a car lane and he saw cars cut in, it made him irate.
adjective
930 of 1582
Bad /
Afraid
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timid -
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
Though Bill liked Sally, he was too timid to ask her for a date.
noun
931 of 1582
Bad /
Angry
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outrage -
A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive.
The decision to cut down the ancient tree sparked public outrage.
adjective
932 of 1582
Bad /
Small
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puny -
Small and weak
The puny man had no chance against the bodybuilder, but he decided to give it a shot anyway.
adjective
933 of 1582
Bad /
Angry
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furious -
Being full of intense anger
Bill was furious that the electric company shut off his electricity by mistake even though he had paid the bill.
noun
934 of 1582
Bad /
War
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treason -
The act of betraying one's country
Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.
verb
935 of 1582
Bad /
Aggressive
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stifle -
To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion
Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.
adjective
936 of 1582
Bad /
Weak
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flaccid -
Lacking strength, firmness, or resilience.
His handshake was so flaccid that the manager felt that he wasn’t really interested in the interview and the job at all.
