abandon -
To leave someone or something behind permanently or without intending to return.
Beverly took the cat into her house when she realized that the cat had been abandoned.
noun
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Unfriendly
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spoilsport -
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.
He acted like a spoilsport by constantly complaining at the party that he didn't like the food.
noun
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1143 of 1578
Bad /
Pain
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bruise -
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.
He fell off his bike and got a bruise on his arm.
noun
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Dishonest
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freeloader -
A person who takes advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return.
The party was full of freeloaders, people who just showed up for the free food and drinks.
noun
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Small
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lint -
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers.
She used a lint roller to remove the lint from her black sweater.
adjective
1146 of 1578
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Confused
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overloaded -
Overwhelmed with emotions or mental strain due to excess pressure.
She felt overloaded with assignments and barely had time to rest.
noun
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Bad
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mobster -
A member of an organized crime group, a gangster involved in illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, extortion, or racketeering.
The film tells the story of a young mobster rising through the ranks of the Mafia.
verb
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1148 of 1578
Bad /
Pain
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torment -
Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering
William enjoyed tormenting his younger sister until she would run away and complain to their mother.
noun
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Bad /
Angry
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expulsion -
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school, organization, or country.
The student faced expulsion after repeated violations of the school’s code of conduct.
verb
1150 of 1578
Bad /
Disorganized
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garble -
To distort a message so that it is unclear or confusing
When the astronauts landed on Mars, static garbled their voices so none of the billions of people on earth watching on TV could understand what they were saying.
verb
1151 of 1578
Bad /
Attack
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pounce -
When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey
True to its nature, the cat pounced on the mouse before it could run away.
adjective
1152 of 1578
Bad /
Boring
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drab -
Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull
Tonya needed to hire a decorator to liven up her drab dining room.
