Jack couldn't wait until 5:00 so that he could escape the drudgery of the office.
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scandal -
An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people
When the Secretary of the Treasury was caught stealing money, it caused such a scandal that the whole administraton was swept out of office during the next election.
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harsh -
Cruel or severe
In Catholic schools, nuns carry rulers to deliver harsh punishment to disobedient children.
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cruddy -
Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy; It can also describe someone feeling unwell or unhappy.
It was difficult to see through the cruddy windows because of the dirt and grease covering them.
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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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notorious -
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
Even among violent gangsters, Al Capone was considered the most notorious one of all.
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inferior -
Low in rank, status, imprtance, or quality.
After examining the pearls, the jeweler decided they were of inferior quality, and decided not to buy them.
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horrific -
Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.
The accident was so horrific that witnesses were left trembling.
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tacky -
In bad taste
Sam's hitting on women at the funeral was an extremely tacky thing to do.
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cataclysm -
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world
Scientists have predicted that a massive cataclysm, like a tsunami with 400-foot waves, could happen in the future.
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rubbish -
Waste material; refuse or litter
The sidewalk was piled with rubbish that overflowed from the trash cans.
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disgrace -
The reduced respect that is caused by doing something very bad
Matt couldn't forgive himself for the disgrace he had brought on his family by his terrible behavior
