frown -
A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness
Emojis displaying a frown are commonly used to communicate disapproval or unhappiness..
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1226 of2001 Bad /
Strange
noun
mongrel -
A dog of no definable type or breed
Even though purebreed dogs are in high demand, mongrels are still popular because they combine the attributes of two different dogs in a hopefully positive way.
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1227 of2001 Bad /
Mistake
noun
snafu -
A confused or chaotic state; a mess
A lack of funding led to the snafu of an incomplete bridge being built across the river.
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1228 of2001 Bad /
Bad
noun
stigma -
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne must deal with the stigma of having an out-of-wedlock child in a Puritan setting.
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1229 of2001 Good /
Smart
verb
delve -
Research or make painstaking inquiries into something
In his research for his book about George Washington, the author delved into the details of his life and presidency.
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1230 of2001 Other /
Move
nounverb noun
trek -
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.
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1231 of2001 Good /
Smart
noun
intuition -
An ability to understand something with your feelings
Liz used her intuition, rather than facts or attraction, to determine whether or not to continue her relationships with guys she dated.
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1232 of2001 Bad /
Small
noun
dearth -
A scarcity or lack of something
After the clothing store's 80% off sale, there was a dearth of shirts and jeans still available.
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1233 of2001 Bad /
Dangerous
adjective
treacherous -
Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions.
The already dangerous road on the narrow mountain pass was made even more treacherous by the high incidences of rock falls.
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1234 of2001 Bad /
Weak
nounverb verb
slack -
Loosen (something, especially a rope)
The thin rope slackened whenever the acrobat walked on it.
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1235 of2001 Other /
Move
verb
stampede -
A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
The elephants stampeded towards the poachers, who were now scared for their lives.
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1236 of2001 Good /
Calm
noun
sanctuary -
A place where people can find safety or a feeling of peace.
During the battle Bill hid in a building that he used as a sanctuary.