kink -
A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight
Sondra prepared for the kink in the road by turning her wheels to the right.
verb
1202 of 1582
Bad /
Unfriendly
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goad -
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction
Max was the biggest 8th grader in the school yard, and he would often be aggressive with the other kids, trying to goad them into a fight that he knew he would win.
noun
See verb
1203 of 1582
Bad /
Hurt
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jab -
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist
In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.
noun
1204 of 1582
Bad /
War
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atrocity -
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.
noun
1205 of 1582
Bad /
Pain
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standstill -
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.
Traffic came to a standstill after the accident on the highway.
verb
1206 of 1582
Bad /
Unfriendly
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quibble -
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.
verb
1207 of 1582
Bad /
Aggressive
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upend -
To disrupt or overturn the normal order or situation; to defeat or overthrow someone or something unexpectedly
The underdog team upended the champions in a stunning upset
adjective
1208 of 1582
Bad /
Boring
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tedious -
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous
The meeting was so tedious that the employees couldn't even pay attention.
verb
1209 of 1582
Bad /
Afraid
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shudder -
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.
verb
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1210 of 1582
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.
adjective
1211 of 1582
Bad /
Attack
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merciless -
Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.
The invading army was merciless, destroying everything in its path.
noun
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1212 of 1582
Bad /
Dangerous
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plague -
A persistent trouble or source of distress, often something that causes great suffering or difficulty.
The plague of locusts devastated the crops, leaving the farmers in desperate need of assistance.
