Joan drank too much at the party, so that when she came home she barfed on the way to the bathroom all that she ate and drank that night.
verb
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1970 of 3118
Bad /
Dangerous
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decay -
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.
You couldn't see it from the outside, but the termites caused the house to decay from the inside until it just collappsed.
noun
1971 of 3118
Bad /
Aggressive
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imposition -
An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.
The sudden imposition of strict dress codes surprised the employees but they adjusted very quickly.
adjective
1972 of 3118
Good /
Beautiful
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opulent -
Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish
Debra couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the opulent dining room with its brilliant chandelier and gold-plated china.
noun
1973 of 3118
Other /
Shape
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crux -
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.
adjective
1974 of 3118
Good /
Successful
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upscale -
Of superior quality or status, often used to describe products, services, or areas.
They opened an upscale restaurant in the heart of the city.
noun
1975 of 3118
Bad /
Stupid
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hick -
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
With his overalls and water jug by his side, Jeremiah looked like a stereotypical hick, but he actually knew a lot about farming and predicting the weather.
noun
1976 of 3118
Good /
Smart
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feedback -
Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement.
Our website asked customers for feedback about what we can do improve to make our service better.
adjective
1977 of 3118
Bad /
Bad
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harsh -
Cruel or severe
In Catholic schools, nuns carry rulers to deliver harsh punishment to disobedient children.
noun
1978 of 3118
Bad /
Disorganized
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morass -
An area of muddy ground - or a complicated or confused situation.
By 1968 the US involvement in Vietnam had become a morass that no one seemed to know how to exit.
adjective
1979 of 3118
Other /
Sound
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mute -
Being silent
When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.
noun
1980 of 3118
Bad /
Stupid
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stupidity -
A lack of intelligence or the ability to think and understand clearly.
When he reviewed in his mind what led him to this degraded situation, he realized he had no one to blame besides his own stupidity.
