bully -
Someone who threatens or coerces others who are smaller or weaker
Bart was the schoolyard bully, and all the other kids were afraid of him.
adjective
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Other /
Stop
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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
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Bad /
Small
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petty -
Of little importance; trivial
The voters were angry over politicians fighting over petty matters instead of the big issues facing the country.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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afflict -
To cause pain, suffering, or trouble.
The South American country was afflicted by political and financial corruption for decades.
verb
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Other /
Sound
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rumble -
To make a low, continuous, heavy rolling sound.
When the country declared war, you could hear the rumble of tanks going to the front lines.
verb
See noun
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Bad /
Afraid
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gasp -
Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, fear or astonishment
Sherry gasped when she suddenly realized that she had lost her wallet with $500 and all her ID's and credit cards.
noun
See verb
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Flexible
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flex -
The action or state of flexing
A simple flex of his muscles proved how strong Arnold Schwarzenegger once was.
noun
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Bad /
Stupid
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chump -
A foolish or easily deceived person
Randall didn't play three-card monte like the other chumps he saw falling for the con-men inviting people on the street to play, because he wanted to keep his money.
adjective
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Good /
Pleasure
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luscious -
(of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste
The luscious chocolate cake on his tongue made Asa feel like he was in heaven.
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.
noun
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Angry
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wrath -
Great anger that results in a desire to punish
Tommy took a cookie out of the jar, not yet worrying about his mother's wrath.
verb
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Happy
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snicker -
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh.
Jon snickered to himself as everyone went around the group, telling each other about stupid things that they had done as kids.
