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1993 of 2001
Bad / Weak

adjective

vulnerable - Leaving oneself open to being hurt

As wealth gets distributed in society, it is most common that the poor are the most vulnerable, financially and physically.

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1994 of 2001
Other / Shape

adjective

contorted - Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.

Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.

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1995 of 2001
Bad / Attack

verb

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annihilate - To totally destroy

The atom bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima annihilated the city.

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1996 of 2001
Bad / Dirty

noun

blotch - An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin

A reddish blotch on the skin may require consulting a dermatologist.

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1997 of 2001
Bad / Disorganized

verb

tangle - Twist together into a confused mass

The cords to Miguel's devices were so tangled that they couldn't be separated.

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1998 of 2001
Bad / Weak

noun

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Breakdown - A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.

She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.

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1999 of 2001
Good / Beautiful

adjective

glorious - Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.

Fred and Jane loved hiking in the mountains because of the glorious views of nature.

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2000 of 2001
Bad / Nervous

noun

frenzy - Wild, extreme, and uncontrolled behavior or mental agitation

Saigon was in a frenzy of chaotic activity at the end of April 1975 as the Viet Cong entered the city and the last Americans left by helicopter.

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2001 of 2001
Bad / Aggressive

adjective

ferocious - Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent

As the king of the jungle, the lion is one of the most ferocious animals on Earth.