The graffiti on the walls was the first sign that this was a seedy neighborhood.
verb
1034 of 1526
Bad /
Dislike
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despise -
To feel a strong dislike for someone or something
The students couldn't learn from the teacher, because they felt the teacher despised them
noun
1035 of 1526
Bad /
Pain
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anguish -
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
With her personal and professional life in disarray, Jenny's anguish was often too much for her to bear.
adjective
1036 of 1526
Bad /
Pain
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strenuous -
Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action.
Hiking up the mountain was a strenuous task, but the view was worth it.
adjective
1037 of 1526
Bad /
Small
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infinitesimal -
Extremely small
While our solar system may seem enormous to us, it is infinitesimal compared to the size of the entire universe, which by current estimates is 90 billion light years wide.
noun
1038 of 1526
Bad /
Weak
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breakdown -
A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.
She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.
verb
1039 of 1526
Bad /
Pain
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wince -
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
Tiger winced as he realized he had hit the ball too far beyond the hole.
adjective
1040 of 1526
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Small
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ephemeral -
Lasting for a very short time
The heart Sandy drew in the sand was ephemeral, only lasting until the waves washed it away.
adjective
1041 of 1526
Bad /
Strange
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raffish -
Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner
With his numerous tattoos and raffish manner, Adam caught Sherry's eye, although she knew her parents wouldn't approve of him.
adjective
1042 of 1526
Bad /
Bad
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taboo -
A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons
In Bill's social circle, to ask anyone how much money they made was a topic that was taboo.
adjective
1043 of 1526
Bad /
Unhappy
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despondent -
Unhappy and feeling no hope or enthusiasm
Bill was despondent after failing the test that he had studied so hard for.
verb
See noun
1044 of 1526
Bad /
Unfriendly
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quip -
Make a witty remark
At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.
