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Bad / Afraid

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quaver - (of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion

Todd's voice quavered as he suddenly realized he was speaking to a thousand people in the audience.

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Bad / Unhappy

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grumpy - Easily irritated and bad-tempered, usually from lack of sleep or feeling old

Howard's grumpy neighbor never said hello whenever Howard walked by his neighbor's house.

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Bad / Attack

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berate - To criticize someone in an angry manner

When the private acted in an inappropriate way, his officer berated him to give him the message clearly not to act that way again.

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Bad / Dishonest

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shenanigans - Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering

Because of Wall Street's shenanigans, the American economy collapsed in 2008.

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Bad / Disgusting

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slob - A person who is lazy and dirty or messy

Matt could never invite people to his dorm because his roommate Nick was a slob who would leave trash everywhere.

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Bad / Pain

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wince - Give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress

Tiger winced as he realized he had hit the ball too far beyond the hole.

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Bad / Aggressive

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Headstrong - Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise.

Despite everyone’s warnings, he went on the dangerous hike because he’s headstrong and doesn't listen to anybody.

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Bad / Small

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munchkin - A child or short person

Nikki wanted to have more responsibilities, but her mother told her she was just a munchkin who wasn't ready yet.

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Bad / Disorganized

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Dicey - Risky or dangerous; uncertain.

It’s a bit dicey to invest in that startup—it hasn’t proven itself yet.

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Bad / Bad

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nasty - Highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating

Aimee pinched her nose to avoid the nasty smell coming from the garbage truck.

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Bad / Attack

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strife - Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

Congressman Jones thought the town-hall audience would be friendly, but the people's angry statements and questions created an atmosphere of strife .

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Bad / Aggressive

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prowl - An animal or person moving around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey

The jaguar spent its days and nights prowling through the bushes and trees quietly in order to track down its prey.