Bad

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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

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Bad / Small

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measly - Contemptibly small or few

Considering how expensive the meal was, Nick was angry about the measly amount of food he was given.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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machinations - Crafty schemes or plots, especially intended to achieve something deceitful or underhanded; secret or complicated plans, often with a negative or manipulative goal.

The villain's machinations were finally exposed, revealing his plan to transfer other people's money into his own account.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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momentary - Lasting for a very short time.

In a momentary feeling of generosity, they agreed to pay for their son's entire 10 week vacation in Europe.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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platitude - A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal.

The motivational speaker's advice sounded more like a bunch of platitudes rather than genuine guidance, offering nothing new to the audience.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

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jeopardize - To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.

Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.

noun

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Bad / Powerless

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pushover - Someone who is easily persuaded or defeated

Goliath thought David was a pushover, but he soon found out how mistaken he was.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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trite - (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

Hollywood rarely focuses on original material and keeps putting out trite superhero movies.

adjective

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Bad / Steal

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fake - Something that is made to seem real or true, sometimes in order to trick someone.

She chose to buy a coat with fake fur because it cost so much less.

verb

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Bad / Stupid

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blather - To talk long-windedly without making very much sense

Sally would blather on about pointless topics until people just walked away from her.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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boobytrap - A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.

The army often sends dogs into abandoned houses just in case the enemy put boobytraps there that could explode.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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lackey - A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant

The king would assign small tasks to his lackey because others considered such work to be beneath him, and he knew it wouldn't look right if he did such things himself.