verb

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Bad / Weak

languish - (of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble

The crops languished in the field after the severe drought.

adjective

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Other / Inward

fickle - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.

verb

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Other / Move

swerve - To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.

The van swerved to avoid the car suddenly stopping in front of it.

verb

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Other / Move

slither - To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

Erin froze in fear as the snake slithered across the ground towards her.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

Url

entrap - To trick or deceive someone or something, where it's difficult for them to escape.

Internet schemes entrap people and companies who lose about $10 trillion dollars a year, making it the 3rd largest economy after the US and China.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

Url

devoid - Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.

Her apology seemed devoid of sincerity, and their relationship did not recover after her negative behavior.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

scoff - To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way

The mayor scoffed at the ridiculous question from the reporter.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

shudder - To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear

Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.

verb

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Bad / Attack

trounce - To defeat heavily in a contest

In the recent French election, eventual winner Macron trounced his opponent by a 2-1 margin.

verb

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Bad / Attack

Url

snare - A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise

The venus flytrap uses beautiful colors to snare unsuspecting insects.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

folly - An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish

Karl sat on the tree branch and began cutting it, not realizing his enormous folly that he was sitting on the wrong end of the branch.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

posh - Elegant or stylishly luxurious

For a high enough price, people can stay in posh hotel rooms and indulge themselves.