gripe -
To complain about something that is bothering you
Tom griped about his power bill to the utility company because it was three dollars higher than usual.
adjective
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Unhappy
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sullen -
Gloomy or depressing in mood or appearance.
His sullen expression made it clear he wasn't happy with the decision.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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annihilate -
To totally destroy
The atom bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima annihilated the city.
verb
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Bad /
Dangerous
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taint -
To contaminate or pollute something.
In many third-world countries, tainted water is the only available drinking source despite its unhealthy effects.
adjective
89 of 1518
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Bad
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abysmal -
A deplorable, poor or inferior state.
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.
noun
90 of 1518
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Unhappy
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jitters -
Temporary nervous tension that affects a person’s ability to stay calm.
He always gets the jitters before a big race but calms down once he starts running.
noun
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Bad /
Stupid
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sap -
A person who is likely to be taken advantage of, and who does not get respect
Joe was always eager to help others, but others never helped him, and he suspected that they regarded him as a sap that didn't deserve any respect.
noun
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92 of 1518
Bad /
Unfriendly
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jeer -
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.
The crowd let out a jeer at the politician when he talked about positions that were extremely unpopular with the public.
noun
93 of 1518
Bad /
Small
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tidbit -
A small piece of tasty food
The sushi looked delicious, but the tidbits were too small to satisfy anyone's hunger.
noun
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Bad /
Disorganized
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jumble -
An untidy collection or group of things.
When Dorothy visited her son's apartment to surprise him, she was shocked by the mess! Everything was scattered about in such a jumble, that it looked as if a tornado had swept through.
noun
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95 of 1518
Bad /
Dishonest
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loot -
Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war
After slaying the evil king, Arthur and Galahad discovered his treasure room filled to the brim with loot.
noun
96 of 1518
Bad /
Aggressive
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bluster -
Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect
The crazy man was full of bluster, shouting at everyone, but nobody took him seriously.
