noun

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Good / Smart

nuance - A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

The picture showed nuances of each color, which created subtle differences in appearance.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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diabolical - Extremely evil or cruel; wicked.

The criminal mastermind came up with a diabolical scheme to rob the large jewelry store.

adjective

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Bad / Old

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antiquated - Belonging to an earlier period in history; obsolete.

Her antiquated phone couldn't even run modern apps

adjective

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Other / Fast

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hasty - Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.

The judge told the jury and the lawyers that they should take their time reviewing the testimony, and they should avoid making a hasty judgment.

verb

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refine - To make something better or more precise by removing flaws, errors, or unwanted elements.

He spent years working to refine his painting skills, mastering the techniques of light and shadow.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

bleak - (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements

The bleak desert looked like nature's graveyard where not even a bush could be found.

verb

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Other / Stop

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derail - To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.

The train was derailed by a fallen tree during the storm.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

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malignant - Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.

The doctors were concerned the tumor might be malignant and might spread quickly, so they removed it.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

squalor - A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

The popular TV show "Hoarders" focuses on people who live in so much squalor that they are trapped inside their homes.

adjective

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reprehensible - Describing behavior, actions, or conduct that is morally wrong and worthy of disapproval or condemnation.

Though he told people not to repeat it, it was reprehensible for him to spread rumors about his colleague, knowing it would damage her reputation.

verb

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Bad / Disgusting

slobber - Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth

St. Bernards may be lovable dogs, but their constant slobbering is a turn-off for many people.

verb

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tolerate - To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it.

The teacher said that he would no longer tolerate the students' constantly looking at and typing into cell phones in class.