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verb

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Bad / Steal

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shortchange - To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.

The store shortchanged me when it gave me a coat that was not nearly as nice as the damaged one I had returned.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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petulant - Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child

Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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dreadful - Very bad or unpleasant

Jimmy's mother shouted, 'Shut off that dreadful music or I think it will drive me crazy.'

noun

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Other / Move

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momentum - The force or speed of movement — especially as something continues to move or grow.

The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal and dominated the rest of the game.

noun

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Bad / Steal

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crook - A person who is dishonest or a criminal

The crook was caught red-handed by the police as he left the house he had just robbed.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

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bash - To hit hard and forcefully

When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”

adjective

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Bad / Small

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minimal - Very small in size or amount; as small as possible.

The kitchen was small and cramped, with minimal counter space and cabinets.

noun

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Good / Flexible

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consensus - Collective judgment or belief that is the result of discussion or negotiation.

After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a consensus.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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vile - Extremely unpleasant

Mr. Burns was a vile man who would harm anybody if it meant he could profit from it.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

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relent - To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances.

Out of pride, he would always refuse to accept assitance, but when things hit rock bottom, he relented, and finally accepted help from others.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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pleasant - Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.

The host was so pleasant, greeting each guest with a warm smile and making everyone feel at home.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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finale - The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.

The finale of the fireworks display was incredibly beautiful and exciting.

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