Bad

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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stonewall - To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.

The government was accused of stonewalling the investigation into the scandal, making it difficult to find witnesses and evidence.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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infinitesimal - Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.

Since there are as many stars in the universe as there are grains of sand on all the world's beaches, in comparison our world seems infinitesimal.

noun

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Bad / Pain

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standstill - A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.

Traffic came to a standstill after the accident on the highway.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

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blizzard - a severe snow storm with strong winds

Joe was driving on a highway in Idaho when the blizzard hit, and he was stuck without food for 2 days.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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patsy - A person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something

To many conspiracy theorists, Lee Harvey Oswald was simply a patsy who did not work alone when JFK was assassinated.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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beast - Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

He acted like a beast when he lost his temper, and shouted at the top of his lungs and threw dishes.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

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rigmarole - A lengthy and complicated procedure that is mostly a waste of time (sometimes pronounced rigamarole)

Gino just wanted to renew his driver's license, but the rigmarole at the DMV meant he would spend hours talking to lots of people, and he ended up leaving without his license.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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preppy - Of or typical of a student or graduate of an expensive prep school, especially with reference to their style of dress

The rich young men were dressed in preppy attire in order to play in their croquet match.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

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timid - Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened

Though Bill liked Sally, he was too timid to ask her for a date.

verb

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Bad / Pain

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bruise - To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.

The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.

noun

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Bad / Attack

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sniper - A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place

From a long distance, the sniper shot at his target.

noun

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Bad / Small

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zilch - Having nothing

Seth wanted to buy a newspaper, but he had zilch in his wallet.