Dave was terrified of his boss, who would always speak to him in a brusque manner that made him feel small.
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398 of 1151
Bad /
Mistake
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spurious -
False and incorrect
The teacher showed Max that his scientific conclusions were wrong because they were based on spurious facts and logic.
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399 of 1151
Other /
Fast
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breakneck -
Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure.
The bikers raced downhill at breakneck speed, barely in control.
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400 of 1151
Good /
Love
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infatuated -
Having an intense but often short-lived passion or admiration for someone.
Max was infatuated with the woman he met at the party, and sent her a new poem every day.
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401 of 1151
Bad /
Dangerous
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ominous -
Giving the impression that something bad, unpleasant or threatening is going to happen.
The dark clouds overhead were an ominous sign that a storm was coming.
adjective
402 of 1151
Bad /
Stupid
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cockeyed -
Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish.
Mindy gave Andy a cockeyed look when he described his cockeyed scheme for selling mushrooms on the internet.
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403 of 1151
Bad /
Delay
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stagnate -
Cease developing; become inactive or dull
The stagnating economy had left workers nervous about keeping their jobs.
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404 of 1151
Other /
Wet
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slippery -
Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.
Be careful—the floor is slippery after being mopped.
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405 of 1151
Other /
Up+Down
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aloft -
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
He held the trophy aloft, proud of his victory.
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406 of 1151
Bad /
Small
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niggling -
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.
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407 of 1151
Bad /
Disgusting
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squalid -
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
Squalid conditions in the apartment forced the police to take the couple's children away.
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408 of 1151
Good /
Flexible
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diverse -
Made up of people or things that are very different from each other.
The jungle has a diverse range of animal and plant life.
