adjective

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Bad / Weak

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hapless - (especially of a person) unfortunate

Since he was not particularly attractive or interesting, Vinny was a hapless loner at the school dance.

adjective

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Other / Entice

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sensual - Describing something that provides physical pleasure, particularly through sight, touch, taste, sound, or smell.

Van Gogh's soft, flowing lines and rich colors create a sensual atmosphere that seems to invite viewers to lose themselves in its beauty.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

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muck - Dirt, grime or messy substance.

Harold was not impressed when he returned from the office, to find that his idea of parking under a shady tree had back-fired because the birds had covered his car in all kinds of disgusting muck.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

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belligerent - Hostile and aggressive, with an implied threat of violence

Germany's occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1938 and early 1939 was a belligerent action that the world chose to ignore.

noun

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Other / Wet

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ripple - A small wave resulting in water from displacement or movement.

The stone Paul threw into the lake caused a big ripple.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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straddle - Sit or stand with one leg on either side of

Saddles were first invented so that riders could straddle a horse.

adjective

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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.

adjective

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Bad / Crazy

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mercurial - Changing emotions suddenly and often

Fred loved almost everything about his wife except her mercurial behavior, where her moods changed suddenly between sadness and happiness, or love and anger

adjective

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Bad / Weak

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devoid - Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.

Her apology seemed devoid of sincerity, and their relationship did not recover after her negative behavior.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

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conspiracy - An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.

Some people believe in wild conspiracy theories about world leaders and secret societies.

adjective

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Good / Big

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spectacular - Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way

The spectacular fireworks lit up the night sky in various colors.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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frisk - As a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.

For many people, the most uncomfortable part of air travel is when the TSA agents frisk their bodies for dangerous materials.