makeshift -
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.
verb
1406 of 1582
Bad /
Weak
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crumble -
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
Boulders very gradually crumble into small rocks over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.
adjective
1407 of 1582
Bad /
Bad
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illegitimate -
Not conforming, accepted, or authorized according to known standards or rules.
The people felt the government was illegitimate because the leaders had taken over by force, and the people refused to participate in the election.
noun
1408 of 1582
Bad /
Disorganized
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rabble -
A disorderly crowd; a mob
Armed with torches and pitchforks, the angry rabble marched towards the mayor's house.
verb
1409 of 1582
Bad /
Hostile
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undermine -
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support.
Constant criticism from a parent or a boss can undermine a person's self-esteem.
noun
1410 of 1582
Bad /
Stupid
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gibberish -
Unintelligible, confused, or meaningless speech or writing
After the politician spoke for 10 minutes, Barry realized that nothing that he said made sense, and all the fast talking fancy phrases were nothing but gibberish.
adjective
1411 of 1582
Bad /
Stupid
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ditzy -
Silly or scatterbrained
People called Tina ditzy because she was so focused on her cell phone that she couldn't concentrate on any other tasks at hand.
verb
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1412 of 1582
Bad /
Dishonest
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scheme -
Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong
The family butler was always polite, but in his mind he was always scheming how to steal the family's jewels.
adjective
1413 of 1582
Bad /
Unfriendly
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aloof -
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.
adjective
1414 of 1582
Bad /
Unhappy
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inconsolable -
So sad that a person cannot be comforted
Bob was inconsolable when he lost all his money at the gambling casino.
adjective
1415 of 1582
Bad /
Strange
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eerie -
Strange and frightening
The woods were dark and eerie, with untold dangers lurking for Sam.
noun
1416 of 1582
Bad /
Crazy
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lunatic -
A person who is crazy
Martha was a defensive driver, to be safer with regards to a possible lunatic behind the wheel of another car.
