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Bad / Angry

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vengeance - Seeking retaliation, harm, punishment, and revenge.

The dictator acted with a swift vengeance against all those who had taken part in the rebellion.

adjective

1874 of 3118

Other / Surprise

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untimely - Not happening at a useful or expected time.

The serious and untimely injury of the tennis star forced him to quit sports.

adjective

1875 of 3118

Good / Smart-Adj

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erudite - Having or showing deep, extensive knowledge gained from study and reading.

The professor gave an erudite lecture on ancient philosophy that clarified many complex topics.

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1876 of 3118

Good / Energy

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flourish - A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others

As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.

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1877 of 3118

Bad / Powerless

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pauper - A very poor person

Xavier looked forward to the day he would win the lottery and no longer be a pauper.

adjective

1878 of 3118

Other / Other

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sultry - (of the air or weather) hot and humid

Kevin was sweating profusely while walking around in the sultry weather.

verb

1879 of 3118

Bad / Hostile

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haggle - To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something

After 20 minutes Mary finally agreed not to haggle any more and bought the car at a slight discount.

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1880 of 3118

Bad / Unhappy

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doldrums - A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression

It seemed that every month, Cathy sank deeper into the doldrums, and she seemed unable to do anything to snap herself out this condition.

adjective

1881 of 3118

Other / Inward

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prim - Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper

In Victorian England, women were very prim and proper, never engaging in unladylike behavior.

adjective

1882 of 3118

Bad / Disorganized

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redundant - Referring to something that is repeated or superfluous, offering no additional value.

The company decided to cut down on redundant positions, resulting in several employees losing their jobs.

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1883 of 3118

Bad / Afraid

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harrowing - Intensely distressing

Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.

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1884 of 3118

Bad / War

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havoc - Widespread destruction

The city's inhabitants walked through the destructive havoc caused by the falling bombs.