relegate -
To move someone or something to a less important role or status.
He felt unfairly relegated to simple accounting tasks, despite his superior and varied qualifications and experience.
verb
1502 of 1546
Bad /
Weak
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wilt -
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.
The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.
noun
1503 of 1546
Bad /
Dishonest
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gimmick -
A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business
Sales promotions like "buy one, get one free" are a common marketing gimmick.
verb
1504 of 1546
Bad /
Unfriendly
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bicker -
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant.
Kelly and Joe recognized that the first rule of marriage is to save your arguments for the important issues, and not to bicker over unimportant things.
noun
1505 of 1546
Bad /
Attack
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blasphemy -
Disrespectful or offensive speech or actions toward something considered sacred or religious.
To fans of the band, changing their iconic logo felt like pure blasphemy.
adjective
1506 of 1546
Bad /
Disorganized
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wanton -
Unpredictable, unprovoked, and destructive action
The building was covered in graffiti in a wanton act of vandalism.
adjective
1507 of 1546
Bad /
Nervous
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insecure -
Lacking confidence or self-assurance; feeling unsure about oneself.
When the disease caused blotches on her face, she felt insecure whenever she was with people.
noun
See verb
1508 of 1546
Bad /
Mistake
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slip -
A small mistake or accident, often due to carelessness.
After he commented about her weight, he apologized for the slip of the tongue that he wished he hadn't said,
adjective
1509 of 1546
Bad /
Strange
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outlandish -
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.
Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.
noun
1510 of 1546
Bad /
Strange
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nerd -
A person who lacks social skills but often makes up for it with technical ability
Kevin was such a nerd that he couldn't even consider asking any girl out for a date.
adjective
1511 of 1546
Bad /
Weak
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irredeemable -
Beyond saving or improving due to severe flaws or faults.
The villain in the story was so cruel that he seemed irredeemable to the very end.
adjective
1512 of 1546
Bad /
Bad
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harsh -
Cruel or severe
In Catholic schools, nuns carry rulers to deliver harsh punishment to disobedient children.
