flakey -
Unreliable or inconsistent in behavior, especially in keeping commitments.
He’s kind of flakey—he said he’d meet us, but we waited and waited, and he never showed up.
verb
1958 of 3113
Bad /
Attack
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victimize -
To treat someone unfairly or punish them without cause
Scammers often victimize elderly people by pretending to be from trusted organizations
adjective
1959 of 3113
Good /
Strong
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durable -
To be strong and last a long time in spite of challenging use
The successful manufacturer made suitcases out of durable material that never got scratched or damaged.
noun
1960 of 3113
Good /
Flexible
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spectrum -
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism.
The festival attracted people from across the spectrum of musical tastes.
verb
See noun
1961 of 3113
Other /
Inward
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blush -
Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame
Kelly blushed when her teacher told her she was a good student.
noun
See verb
1962 of 3113
Bad /
Dishonest
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bluff -
An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something
Harry fired so many shots that the criminal thought he ran out of bullets, but he couldn't risk calling Harry's bluff.
adjective
1963 of 3113
Other /
Other
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
adjective
1964 of 3113
Bad /
Small
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trivial -
Of little value or importance
Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.
adjective
1965 of 3113
Good /
Flexible
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undercover -
Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information.
The undercover cop became a cook in a restaurant to gather information about the criminal he was investigating.
noun
1966 of 3113
Bad /
Dirty
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splotch -
A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid
The fashionable skirt had splotches of black and red that created a striking design.
noun
See verb
1967 of 3113
Good /
Friendly
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chitchat -
Inconsequential conversation
Unlike their extroverted counterparts, introverts do not enjoy mindless chitchat.
verb
See noun
1968 of 3113
Good /
Smart
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brainstorm -
To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.
Let’s brainstorm to think of some marketing ideas for our new product.
