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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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Other / Move

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Bounce - To spring back after hitting a surface.

The basketball bounced three times before going into the hoop.

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Bad / Attack

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barbaric - Extremely cruel

Sometimes the heat of war brings out man's barbaric behavior, that would not happen in more peaceful times

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Good / Big

adjective

burly - (of a person) large and strong; heavily built

Dwayne Johnson's burly physique has helped him achieve success in professional wrestling and the movie industry.

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Bad / Mistake

verb

bobble - To lose one's grip (on a ball)

The wide receiver bobbled the ball and was unable to complete the play.

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Good / Busy

adjective

boisterous - (of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

After winning the Super Bowl, the football team celebrated in a boisterous manner.

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Bad / Weak

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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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Other / Move

verb

bypass - To avoid something by going around it.

Jim heard there was a lot of traffic on the main highway, and was able to bypass it by going on a smaller road.

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Bad / Aggressive

noun

brouhaha - A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something

The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.

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Good / Big

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bevy - A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women

Charlotte liked going to Radio City Music Hall to see the Rockettes, a bevy of beautiful women dancing with precision.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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Bumpy - Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.

The bike ride was bumpy because of all the potholes.

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Bad / Unhappy

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bereft - Feeling the loss of being without something

During the war, Amal had lost all his money, possessions, and friends, and he was almost felt bereft of hope.