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1837 of 1944
Bad / Dislike

noun

disdain - The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.

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1838 of 1944
Bad / Disgusting

noun

smog - Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants

The smog blanketed the city, and its mask-wearing citizens emerged from the haze like ghosts.

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1839 of 1944
Other / Body

nounverb noun

squint - An act or instance of squinting

Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.

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1840 of 1944
Other / Move

verb

shatter - Break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces

The force of the explosion shattered the glass windows.

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1841 of 1944
Bad / Old

adjective

dilapidated - (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

Once a prosperous city, Detroit has succumbed to poverty, with dilapidated houses lining the abandoned streets.

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1842 of 1944
Bad / Attack

adjective

fierce - Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude

When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him

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1843 of 1944
Other / Sound

verb

stammer - Speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words

Once he realized he was speaking to a large crowd, Quentin nervously stammered his way through his speech.

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1844 of 1944
Good / Big

noun

gamut - The complete range or scope of something

The colored pencils ran the gamut from light blue to dark red.

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1845 of 1944
Other / Sound

noun

drawl - A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds

Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.

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1846 of 1944
Bad / Confused

adjective

vague - Not clear

Joe got into the car to drive to the nearest mountain, even though he had only a vague idea of how to get there.

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1847 of 1944
Other / Entice

verb

beckon - To literally or figuratively gesture with the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or to follow

Desire can take many forms – such as for food or physical entanglement – but when attractions beckon, it is important to move carefully and cautiously, using your head.

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1848 of 1944
Other / Surprise

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Appalled - Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong.

We were appalled at the cost of the car repairs—it was far too high!