admonish -
To warn or reprimand someone firmly about their behaviour.
The principal admonished the class for their disruptive conduct.
verb
1022 of 1526
Bad /
Aggressive
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
noun
1023 of 1526
Bad /
Confused
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amnesia -
A total or partial loss of memory
When the criminal was interrogated by the police about the crime, he pretended he had amnesia.
adjective
1024 of 1526
Bad /
Disorganized
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strewn -
Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area.
The section of the park next to the woods was strewn with all kinds of junk.
adjective
1025 of 1526
Bad /
Bad
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naughty -
(especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved
Susie was punished by her father for her naughty behavior.
noun
1026 of 1526
Bad /
War
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mutiny -
An act of refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
A group of soldiers started a mutiny over the non-payment of wages.
noun
1027 of 1526
Bad /
Afraid
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nightmare -
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
Mr. and Mrs. Brown thought their cruise on the Diamond Princess would be wonderful, but it turned into a nightmare when the Coronavirus broke out on the ship.
noun
1028 of 1526
Bad /
Strange
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kink -
A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight
Sondra prepared for the kink in the road by turning her wheels to the right.
adjective
1029 of 1526
Bad /
Dangerous
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perilous -
Full of danger or risk; hazardous.
The hikers took a perilous journey through the snow-covered mountains.
verb
1030 of 1526
Bad /
Aggressive
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squash -
To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.
The manager tried to squash the rumor as it spread quickly through the company.
noun
See verb
1031 of 1526
Bad /
Small
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peek -
A quick and typically furtive look
Before the play started, Jake took a peek at the audience sitting in their seats.
adjective
1032 of 1526
Bad /
Uncomfortable
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achy -
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.
The construction worker's achy muscles were a sign that he needed a vacation.
