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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.

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jeer - To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.

Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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intangible - Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure.

Even though consciousness is intangible, we all experience it and know it is real.

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revoke - To officially take back or annul something, such as a decision, permission, or privilege.

The government decided to revoke his passport after discovering his involvement in illegal activities abroad.

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inferior - Low in rank, status, imprtance, or quality.

After examining the pearls, the jeweler decided they were of inferior quality, and decided not to buy them.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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hassle - To harass; pester

The irritating salesman would always hassle Carmen when she was at home, and wouldn't leave even if she insisted on it.

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promiscuous - Lacking discretion or selectivity, especially in choosing relationships or associates; mixing or combining things randomly.

The character in the novel was portrayed as promiscuous, frequently engaging in relationships without commitment or emotional attachment.

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Bad / Steal

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loot - To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot

After the hurricane had destroyed the town, its desperate residents looted stores for basic supplies.

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Bad / Mistake

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aberration - A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.

The principal let Johnny go without any punishment, because his outburst had been an aberration from his usual good behavior.

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Bad / Steal

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finagle - To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.

Brad didn't have a ticket to the sold-out rock concert, but he figured he could finagle his way in somehow.

noun

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Bad / Small

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munchkin - A child or short person

Nikki wanted to have more responsibilities, but her mother told her she was just a munchkin who wasn't ready yet.

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squabble - To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter

Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.