quackery -
Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others.
The doctor was exposed for his quackery, selling false cures that he claimed could heal any disease.
noun
1226 of 1478
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hag -
A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman
Pointing her wrinkled, bony fingers at the princess, the old hag told her she would never find her prince.
noun
1227 of 1478
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Uncomfortable
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hangover -
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.
adjective
1228 of 1478
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Old
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clunky -
Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated
Jerome's car was clunky and unappealing, but he still decided to keep driving it because he couldn't afford a newer car.
adjective
1229 of 1478
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Dangerous
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onerous -
Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty.
The manager gave him an onerous task that took the entire week to finish, working late into each night.
adjective
1230 of 1478
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Old
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secondhand -
Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before.
She bought secondhand books from the thrift store, and she enjoyed reading them though they were in shabby condition.
adjective
1231 of 1478
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Stupid
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simplistic -
Ignoring the complexity of something by seeing it as much simpler than it really is.
Because the governor had a simplistic view of the reasons behind the demonstrations, he couldn't deal effectively with the many people and issues involved.
verb
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1232 of 1478
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Dishonest
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bluff -
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
Tim had a bad poker hand but decided to bluff and bet all of his chips at once.
verb
1233 of 1478
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Attack
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denigrate -
To damage the good name or character of a person.
Political factions sometimes denigrate each other instead of focusing on real issues
verb
1234 of 1478
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Disorganized
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fray -
To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.
The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray from years of wear.
adjective
1235 of 1478
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Mistake
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disconcerting -
Making someone feel uncertain, uncomfortable or worried
Linda had a disconcerting habit of speaking before thinking about what she should say.
noun
1236 of 1478
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Dangerous
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doomsday -
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
Those who are most concerned about global warming describe a doomsday future where coastal ciites will be under water.
