pernicious -
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
People used to think that smoking was good for you because it seemed calming, but now we realize that its pernicious effects are deadly over time.
adjective
1106 of 1531
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Confused
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thunderstruck -
Extremely surprised or shocked, often speechless due to astonishment.
He stood thunderstruck when he found out that he had won the lottery, and could retire if he invested his money wisely.
noun
1107 of 1531
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War
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barrage -
A continuous attack over a long period of time
The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.
verb
1108 of 1531
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Stupid
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regress -
To move backward in development or progress, often in a way that suggests deterioration or decline.
After making great strides in therapy, he seemed to regress emotionally after hearing the bad news.
verb
1109 of 1531
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Hostile
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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.
adjective
1110 of 1531
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Strange
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desolate -
A place that is empty and without people
Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts
adjective
1111 of 1531
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Dangerous
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fatal -
Something that can cause death.
Since Martha was a diabetic, she knew that eating that piece of strawberry shortcake could be a fatal mistake.
verb
1112 of 1531
Bad /
Hostile
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spurn -
To reject and push away with disdain, scorn, and contempt
The boss spurned his employee when the employee asked to see the confidential memo.
adjective
1113 of 1531
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Unfriendly
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snide -
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way
Molly had a bad habit of making snide and sarcastic comments about people she didn't like.
adjective
1114 of 1531
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Powerless
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lowly -
Low in status or importance;.
Though he had the position of a lowly janitor, he had dreams of rising up to higher positions in the company.
verb
1115 of 1531
Bad /
Attack
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strangle -
To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat
When Martha's boss shouted at her, she felt like strangling him, a feeling that she thankfully was able to control
adjective
1116 of 1531
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Dangerous
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noxious -
Poisonous or very harmful.
The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.
