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1513 of 2001
Bad / Dangerous

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volatile - An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly

Victor realized that he had created a volatile chemical that could easily explode if he wasn't very careful

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1514 of 2001
Other / Wet

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dribble - A thin stream of liquid; a trickle

The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.

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1515 of 2001
Bad / Bad

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monstrosity - Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly

The large fish-shaped building was a monstrosity that everyone made fun of.

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1516 of 2001
Bad / Dishonest

noun

crook - A person who is dishonest or a criminal

The crook was caught red-handed by the police as he left the house he had just robbed.

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1517 of 2001
Good / Strong

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sturdy - Strong and solid and unlikely to break

The family built a tree house that proved to be very sturdy even during storms

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1518 of 2001
Good / Beautiful

adjective

exotic - Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country

Most people try to save enough money for an exotic vacation to experience a new culture.

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1519 of 2001
Other / Light

nounverb noun

glaze - A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food

The maple glaze on the donuts looked very appetizing to the hungry kids.

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1520 of 2001
Bad / Attack

noun

kibosh - Put an end to; dispose of decisively

Keith was going to go to the museum, but his sudden illness put the kibosh on his plans.

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1521 of 2001
Bad / Uncomfortable

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Bumpy - Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.

The bike ride was bumpy because of all the potholes.

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1522 of 2001
Bad / Unfriendly

adjective

snooty - Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class

Wearing a finely tailored suit, Philip looked down on the homeless beggar with a snooty glance.

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1523 of 2001
Other / Entice

adjective

spellbound - To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell

The Jones family were spellbound by the wonder of Disneyworld.

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1524 of 2001
Good / Big

noun

scads - A large number or quantity

In the oceans, scads of fish grouped together can seem as large as a whale.