verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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hassle - To harass; pester

The irritating salesman would always hassle Carmen when she was at home, and wouldn't leave even if she insisted on it.

verb

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Other / Shape

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dent - To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure.

The car’s door was dented when it was accidentally hit by a shopping cart.

noun

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Bad / Small

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smidgen - A small amount of something

Even a smidgen of ketchup would make the bland french fries more flavorful.

adjective

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Bad / Delay

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stagnant - Showing no activity; dull and sluggish

In the last few decades, the income of the richest 10% has increased while that of the bottom 90% has remained stagnant.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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breach - An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.

I didn't trust him after he shared my secret, in what I regarded as a breach of trust.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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fancy - Not plain or ordinary; ornamental and decorative

When looking for an AIRBNB, they wanted a place to relax, and didn't care if the apartment was fancy.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

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racy - (of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually

Somewhat tame by today's standards, "Gone with the Wind" was considered very racy at the time it was released.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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loot - To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot

After the hurricane had destroyed the town, its desperate residents looted stores for basic supplies.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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nod - An act of nodding the head

A nod is a universally understood gesture to indicate agreement or approval.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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verbose - Containing excessive or unnecessary language

The essay was too verbose and needed to be edited and shortened for clarity.

verb

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Other / Wet

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dribble - (of a liquid) fall slowly in drops or a thin stream

Water dribbled from the leaky faucet until a small puddle had formed.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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desolate - A place that is empty and without people

Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts