flunk -
Fail to reach the required standard in an examination, test, or course of study
Ron hid his school test from his mother because he didn't want her to know he had flunked it.
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1250 of2001 Bad /
Attack
nounverb noun
rampage -
A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people
The businessman had to clean up his store after the damage caused by the rioters' rampage.
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1251 of2001 Bad /
Attack
nounverb noun
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ambush -
A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.
The cavalry rode on their horses in the dry mountain area, totally unaware of the ambush that awaited them.
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1252 of2001 Other /
Other
adjective
prompt -
To be on time
Arlene was proud that she was very prompt with regards to arriving at work, and she got there exactly at 9AM every morning.
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1253 of2001 Bad /
Small
adjective
terse -
A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words
Bill was very terse in the way he expressed himself, but people understood what he meant by his facial expressions.
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1254 of2001 Other /
Other
adjective
daunting -
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
As the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is the most daunting challenge for mountain climbers.
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1255 of2001 Bad /
Confused
adjective
convoluted -
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.
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1256 of2001 Bad /
Bad
adjective
barren -
A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit
Steve couldn't imagine how he would be able to cross the desert as he looked at the barren desert from on top of his camel
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1257 of2001 Bad /
Disgusting
adjective
clammy -
Unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch
Ellie knew she made a bad impression when she offered Stan a clammy handshake.
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1258 of2001 Bad /
Old
adjective
grizzled -
Having or streaked with gray hair
The colonel's grizzled beard were like a badge of honor because it reminded him of the many years he had served with distinction in the army.
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1259 of2001 Good /
Beautiful
adjective
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pristine -
In its original condition; unspoiled
Even though it was a very old car, the restoration done on it made it look in pristine condition.
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1260 of2001 Bad /
Disorganized
verb
tangle -
Twist together into a confused mass
The cords to Miguel's devices were so tangled that they couldn't be separated.
