aggravate -
To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.
Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.
adjective
1166 of 1582
Bad /
Crazy
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cantankerous -
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
The constant arguing of the cantankerous couple living above Ann always kept her up at night.
verb
1167 of 1582
Bad /
Hostile
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scoff -
To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
The mayor scoffed at the ridiculous question from the reporter.
verb
1168 of 1582
Bad /
Disgusting
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retch -
To make the sound and movement of vomiting
Brenda felt like she was going to retch after eating sushi from the gas station.
adjective
1169 of 1582
Bad /
Unhappy
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dour -
A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression
Every morning, Bob's boss met him with a dour expression that made it hard to start the day with a positive and happy attitude.
noun
1170 of 1582
Bad /
Small
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skit -
A short, humorous play or performance, often done in a casual or comedic setting.
During the talent show, the students performed a funny skit about cartoon characters.
verb
1171 of 1582
Bad /
Dirty
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scuff -
To scrape or brush the surface of something such as a shoe or other object, against something else.
Quincy had to take his car in for repairs after his bumper scuffed a brick wall.
adjective
1172 of 1582
Bad /
Pain
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excruciating -
Intensely painful
Becky had to see the dentist because her toothache was causing her excruciating pain.
verb
1173 of 1582
Bad /
Powerless
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kowtow -
To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.
In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.
adjective
1174 of 1582
Bad /
Confused
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mystified -
Being very puzzled and confused
Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.
verb
1175 of 1582
Bad /
Angry
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slam -
To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly
When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.
adjective
1176 of 1582
Bad /
Dangerous
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thorny -
Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble.
The negotiating teams were up all night trying to resolve some final thorny issues that had to be resolved.
