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361 of 2001
Bad / Old

adjective

dilapidated - (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

Once a prosperous city, Detroit has succumbed to poverty, with dilapidated houses lining the abandoned streets.

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362 of 2001
Other / Wet

verb

scald - Injure with very hot liquid or steam

A common danger in households is the possibility that children can be scalded with unattended hot water.

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363 of 2001
Other / Other

adjective

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

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

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364 of 2001
Other / Other

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brunt - The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing

When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.

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365 of 2001
Bad / Strange

adjective

quirky - Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits

With his quirky outfits and personality, Prince was one of the most unconventional musicians of all time.

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366 of 2001
Other / Inward

adjective

vain - Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

As an extremely vain man, Pete would constantly check his appearance in the mirror for imperfections.

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367 of 2001
Bad / Delay

adjective

stagnant - Showing no activity; dull and sluggish

In the last few decades, the income of the richest 10% has increased while that of the bottom 90% has remained stagnant.

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368 of 2001
Bad / Pain

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angst - A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general

Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream," is often viewed as an expression of angst in an uncertain world.

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369 of 2001
Bad / Dishonest

adjective

flagrant - The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way

The politician came right out and asked for a bribe in a flagrant violation of the law.

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370 of 2001
Other / Body

adjective

roly-poly - (of a person) having a round, plump appearance

Santa Claus' jolly nature is due in part to his roly-poly body.

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371 of 2001
Bad / Small

nounverb verb

nibble - Show cautious interest in a project or proposal

Many potential buyers would nibble at the vacant apartment, which took up the real estate agent's entire day but did not guarantee a sale.

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372 of 2001
Other / Slow

verb

meander - (of a river or road) follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.