jab -
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.
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Bad /
Disgusting
noun
goo -
A messy substance, that is usually sticky, runny or slimy.
In the kindergarten art lessons, the children were invariably covered in goo.
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Bad /
Dangerous
adjective
obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
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Bad /
Dangerous
noun
plight -
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
The plight of the jobless is slightly improved when they receive temporary unemployment benefits.
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Bad /
Bad
noun
stigma -
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne must deal with the stigma of having an out-of-wedlock child in a Puritan setting.
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Bad /
Stupid
adjective
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dull -
Not bright, vivid, or shiny; lacking sharpness or luster.
The sky was covered in dull gray clouds all day.
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Bad /
Bad
adjective
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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.
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Bad /
Unfriendly
verb
spurn -
Reject with disdain or contempt
The boss spurned his employee when the employee asked to see the confidential memo.
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Bad /
Mistake
noun
flaw -
A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object
Supermodel Cindy Crawford's mole is viewed as a flaw that makes her even more beautiful.
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Bad /
Dishonest
nounverb verb
See noun
fib -
Tell an unimportant lie
Pinocchio's nose would always indicate when he was fibbing.
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Bad /
Unhappy
verb
pout -
Push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of petulant annoyance or in order to make oneself look sexually attractive
Angelina Jolie is known for pouting her unique lips to appear more attractive.
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Bad /
Dirty
adjective
raunchy -
Earthy, vulgar, and often sexually explicit
The male strippers were a raunchy act that offended the sensibilities of some of the town's citizens.
