adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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repugnant - Unpleasant and disgusting.

Mary found the use of curse words so repugnant, that she would pick herself up and leave the presence of anyone who started using them.

noun

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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.

verb

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Other / Slowly

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scan - To move your eyes over something slowly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this.

He scanned the crowd for any familiar faces, hoping to see one of his friends at the concert.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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horrible - Very bad or unpleasant

Brad ran for the bus, and just missed it, and mud splattered all over his clothes - the beginning of a horrible day.

verb

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Good / Smart

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delve - To research or make painstaking inquiries into something

In his research for his book about George Washington, the author delved into the details of his life and presidency.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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exceptional - Much greater than usual in skill, intelligence, or abiity.

He won the math contest because all the judges agreed that what he accomplished was exceptional.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

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mock - To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner

While the professor wrote the math formula on the board, one of the students mocked him behind his back as the other students laughed.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

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corrupt - Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.

noun

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Bad / Crazy

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megalomaniac - Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.

The dictator showed signs of being a megalomaniac even as a child, the way he bossed everyone around in the schoolyard.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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spoilsport - Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.

He acted like a spoilsport by constantly complaining at the party that he didn't like the food.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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wonder - Something or someone that is very surprising, remarkable, or admirable.

The pyramids of Egypt are one of the ancient wonders of the world.

noun

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Other / Sound

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growl - A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog

A tiger's growl is a loud warning for any potential prey in the nearby area.