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1849 of 1944
Bad / Weak

noun

tatters - Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material

Even though they were poor and their clothes were in tatters, Dorothy's family still possessed a strong pride that kept them hopeful.

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1850 of 1944
Bad / Crazy

adjective

hysterical - Having uncontrolled extreme emotion

When Amy found out that her house had been destroyed by the tornado, she broke down into hysterical crying, and could not be comforted for hours.

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1851 of 1944
Bad / Dishonest

noun

guise - A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive

Using the guise of helping older women, the thief was initially friendly and then robbed them.

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1852 of 1944
Bad / Attack

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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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1853 of 1944
Other / Inward

nounverb noun

finesse - Intricate and refined delicacy

Roger Federer is a championship player because of his finesse on the tennis court.

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1854 of 1944
Bad / Dishonest

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Bandit - A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas.

The sheriff put up many wanted posters, because he was determined to catch the bandit who had robbed several businnesses and banks in town.

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1855 of 1944
Other / Other

noun

cog - A wheel or gear that has metal teeth to move interlocking gears when combined in a sequence.

The cogs in Grandpa's old clock fascinated us when we were small because they moved in unison and made the clock tick as if by magic.

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1856 of 1944
Good / Good

adjective

splendid - Magnificent; very impressive

The five-star villa came with a splendid view of the ocean.

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1857 of 1944
Bad / Stupid

noun

dufus - Someone who is foolish or stupid.

Jim loved to make people laugh, but strangers got the impression that he was just a dufus because of his silly behavior.

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1858 of 1944
Good / Big

adjective

stupendous - Extremely impressive

Evel Knievel became famous as a daredevil for his death-defying and stupendous stunts.

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1859 of 1944
Good / Good

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Admirable - Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.

Her admirable patience with children makes her a great teacher.

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1860 of 1944
Other / Wet

verb

slosh - (of liquid in a container) move irregularly with a splashing sound

The wine sloshed inside the glass as it was being poured.