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1957 of 2001
Other / Inward

adjective

prissy - Fussily and excessively respectable

At dinner, Mary's new suitor was subject to her prissy aunt Maggie, who barely acknowledged him.

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1958 of 2001
Bad / Stupid

noun

farce - A deceptive action that someone tries to fool others into believing that he takes it seriously

Everyone in town knew that a bridge at the busy intersection was needed, but they felt that all the Mayor's activity about the subject was just a farce because he didn't really take the problem seriously.

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1959 of 2001
Bad / Angry

adjective

irate - Angry and displeased

When Max was waiting in a car lane and he saw cars cut in, it made him irate.

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1960 of 2001
Bad / Bad

noun

hooey - Nonsense, foolish, and wrong

The scam artist was trying to trick people into handing over their money, but what he was selling was just a bunch of hooey.

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1961 of 2001
Bad / Unfriendly

noun

barb - A remark that is funny but unkind.

Burt realized that Sam was not really his friend when Sam made several barbed comments directed at Burt at the dinner party.

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1962 of 2001
Bad / Dangerous

adjective

noxious - Poisonous or very harmful.

The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.

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1963 of 2001
Bad / Aggressive

adjective

brazen - Bold and without shame

The brazen pickpocket robbed people in broad daylight.

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1964 of 2001
Other / Shape

noun

clod - A lump of earth or clay

Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.

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1965 of 2001
Bad / Mistake

verb

bobble - To lose one's grip (on a ball)

The wide receiver bobbled the ball and was unable to complete the play.

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1966 of 2001
Bad / Dangerous

noun

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Beast - Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

He acted like a beast when he lost his temper, and shouted at the top of his lungs and threw dishes.

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1967 of 2001
Bad / Mistake

noun

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aberration - A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.

The principal let Johnny go without any punishment, because his outburst had been an aberration from his usual good behavior.

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1968 of 2001
Other / Slow

nounverb verb

creep - Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed

The burglar would creep through the house without making a sound.