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Bad / Mistake

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dud - A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless

The firework turned out to be a dud when it landed back on the ground.

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Bad / Disorganized

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hodgepodge - A confused mixture

When Betty emptied her bag after trick-or-treating on Halloween, she dumped onto the table a hodgepodge of all kinds of candies.

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Bad / Dishonest

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Exploit - To make full use of a resource or situation to one's advantage.

The company was accused of exploiting workers by paying them very low wages.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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Condemn - To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.

The teacher condemned cheating and warned students about the consequences.

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Bad / Weak

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decrepit - (of a person) elderly and infirm

Maryanne was viewed as decrepit due to her age-related physical ailments, but she was as feisty and sharp as people half her age.

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Bad / Aggressive

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Arrogant - Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.

The athlete was talented but came across as arrogant in interviews, and that's why he didn't have many fans.

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Bad / Confused

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Speechless - Unable to speak or express oneself, typically due to strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or awe.

The news of his promotion left him completely speechless, and internally joyous.

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Bad / Attack

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prank - A practical joke or mischievous act

A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.

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Bad / Disorganized

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sprawl - An ungainly or carelessly relaxed position in which one's arms and legs are spread out

After work, Terry would sit on the couch and have his body end up in a lazy sprawl.

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Bad / Unhappy

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bawl - To cry loudly and uncontrollably.

When my baby starts to bawl, I go through my trusty checklist: is he hungry, tired, teething, or have a bad diaper?

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Verbose - Containing excessive or unnecessary language

The essay was too verbose and needed to be edited and shortened for clarity.

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Bad / Strange

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Tomboy - A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.

As a child, she was a tomboy who loved climbing trees and playing soccer.