adjective

1909 of 3207

Bad / Bad

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morbid - To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death

Lester had a morbid fascination with cemeteries and funeral halls.

noun

1910 of 3207

Good / Good

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credibility - The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust.

A verified source increases the credibility of a news report.

noun

1911 of 3207

Bad / Angry

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wrath - Great anger that results in a desire to punish

Tommy took a cookie out of the jar, not yet worrying about his mother's wrath.

noun

1912 of 3207

Bad / Dangerous

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devastation - The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely.

Wildfires swept through the forest, resulting in total devastation of wildlife habitats.

verb

1913 of 3207

Bad / Powerless

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beg - To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.

When he lost his job, he was so hungry that he had to beg strangers for something to eat.

adjective

1914 of 3207

Bad / Uncomfortable

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colicky - Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines

Pam's crying baby was colicky because of intestinal problems.

noun

1915 of 3207

Bad / Confused

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mirage - An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.

When the new leader says he's for democracy, the world is hoping that it isn't a mirage.

adjective

1916 of 3207

Good / Smart-Adj

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cogent - (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

The prosecutor made a compelling and cogent argument that led the jury to convict the defendant.

verb

1917 of 3207

Good / Smart

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heed - To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.

The hikers didn’t heed the storm alert and got caught in heavy rain.

verb

1918 of 3207

Other / Up+Down

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flick - To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.

James realised the safest way to remove the spider from Jennifer’s shoulder, was to flick it off.

adjective

1919 of 3207

Good / Energy

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motivated - Very enthusiastic or determined to accomplish something.

The most important factor in becoming a top athlete is to be motivated.

noun

1920 of 3207

Other / Body

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noggin - A person's head

The criminal hit Tintin on the noggin to knock him out before robbing him.