Jill didn't like the way that John insulted her, so Jill retaliated by insulting John with an even greater insult.
adjective
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Disgusting
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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.
noun
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Unfriendly
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rancor -
Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing
Tom and Jed always fought with each other because of their mutual rancor.
verb
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Attack
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denigrate -
To damage the good name or character of a person.
Political factions sometimes denigrate each other instead of focusing on real issues
adjective
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Old
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doddering -
Tremble or totter, typically because of old age
Hiram may have been a doddering old man, but his mind was much steadier than his body.
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Dishonest
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cover-up -
The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority.
The media discovered a major cover-up involving illegal funds.
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drudgery -
Hard, menial, or dull work
Jack couldn't wait until 5:00 so that he could escape the drudgery of the office.
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Strange
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vagabond -
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job
With just a few dollars in his pocket and a rucksack on his back, the vagabond never remained in one place for long.
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Dangerous
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reckless -
Acting without thinking about the consequences, often in a dangerous or irresponsible manner.
The reckless behavior of the lead hikers, going much too close to the edge of the cliffs, put everyone in danger during the climb.
noun
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Disorganized
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mayhem -
Violent and chaotic disorder
After the National Guard shot the protesting students and fired tear gas in Kent State, it was mayhem as the students ran in all directions.
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Strange
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kinky -
Exhibiting unusual behavior
Brad exhibited many kinky habits and tendencies, but Martha was able to overlook that weird aspect of him because she found that his loyalty and good disposition more than made up for it.
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feud -
Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict
The Hatfield and McCoy families famously feuded for generations, with each new generation continuing the fight.
