frenzy -
Wild, extreme, and uncontrolled behavior or mental agitation
Saigon was in a frenzy of chaotic activity at the end of April 1975 as the Viet Cong entered the city and the last Americans left by helicopter.
noun
1406 of 1582
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.
noun
1407 of 1582
Bad /
Attack
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fracas -
A noisy disturbance or quarrel
The fans in the stands looked on in shock as both teams' players engaged in a heated fracas.
adjective
1408 of 1582
Bad /
Pain
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exasperating -
Intensely irritating; infuriating
Molly tried to enter the information in the online form, but she found the confusing directions so exasperating that she grabbed her own hair and screamed in frustration.
adjective
1409 of 1582
Bad /
Powerless
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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
1410 of 1582
Bad /
Unhappy
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heartbroken -
Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss.
Billy was heartbroken when his dog Bruno passed away, and he spent a lot of time alone in the park..
verb
See noun
1411 of 1582
Bad /
Angry
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rebuke -
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
The boss rebuked his employee's behavior with a stern warning.
noun
1412 of 1582
Bad /
Strange
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honkey -
Usually an uncomplimentary term referring to 'white people'
Blues musicians actually liked the attention and fandom of the honkies who were their followers.
verb
1413 of 1582
Bad /
Attack
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devastate -
To destroy something completely
The plague of locusts totally devastated the field of grain.
verb
1414 of 1582
Bad /
Mistake
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bobble -
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
The wide receiver bobbled the ball and was unable to complete the play.
verb
See noun
1415 of 1582
Bad /
Dishonest
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fink -
Inform on to the authorities
Mary finked on her brother when their parents asked which one of them took a cookie out of the jar.
noun
See verb
1416 of 1582
Bad /
Pain
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torment -
Severe physical or mental suffering
Sufferers of depression must deal with the torment of their own thoughts on a regular basis.