The living conditions in the slums were abysmal because the shelters were unsafe and there were no services to provide clean water and remove waste.
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critical -
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.
The father was always critical of his son's behavior, never saying anything positive, and that did not have a good effect on their relationship.
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shortfall -
An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.
Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.
verb
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impede -
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
His lack of experience may impede his chances of getting the job.
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wrath -
Great anger that results in a desire to punish
Tommy took a cookie out of the jar, not yet worrying about his mother's wrath.
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macabre -
Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects.
She had a fascination with macabre stories about unsolved murders.
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skinny -
Being too thin
The horse just didn't like eating, and it was so skinny it could not do any work
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liability -
Something that is likely to cause a problem.
Joe was going to choose Fred as his running mate, but then he realized that Fred's drinking problem would just make him a liability, so he chose someone else.
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smuggle -
Move (goods) illegally into or out of a country
The border guards were always on the lookout for people trying to smuggle guns into the country.
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flammable -
Easily set on fire; capable of catching fire quickly.
Keep flammable materials away from open flames or heat sources.
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nosey -
Too interested in other people's business or private matters.
Our nosey neighbors always ask who visited our house every weekend, but we pretend that it doesn't bother us.
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troubling -
Causing worry, distress, or concern.
It’s troubling how quickly misinformation spreads online.
