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debris - Broken or torn pieces of something larger

The rescue ship knew they were close to the disaster when they saw debris floating in the water

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bitter - Feeling angry, hurt, or resentful due to a bad experience, or having a sharp, unpleasant taste (often the opposite of sweet).

When the car broke down 5 blocks from our house, we walked home in the bitter cold of winter.

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monstrosity - Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly

The large fish-shaped building was a monstrosity that everyone made fun of.

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slum - A very poor and crowded area, especially of a city

Since the schools and living conditions in a slum are usually very bad, it's hard to escape it to become successful.

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dismal - Depressing; dreary

The dismal weather made Kris feel even more depressed.

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no-no - Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged.

Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is a big no-no.

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cruddy - Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy

It was difficult to see through the cruddy windows because of the dirt and grease covering them.

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despicable - Deserving hatred and contempt

The fans of both football teams engaged in despicable behavior by assaulting each other.

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perverse - Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences

Sam often acted in perverse ways around the office, such as threatening his coworkers.

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atrocious - Horrifyingly wicked

Many people consider the atomic bombs dropped on Japan to be one of the most atrocious acts in history.

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quagmire - A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot

After the thunderstorm, the troops had to watch their step to avoid sinking into the quagmire of mud underneath them.

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morbid - To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death

Lester had a morbid fascination with cemeteries and funeral halls.