The sidewalk was piled with rubbish that overflowed from the trash cans.
noun
1454 of 1582
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Strange
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cheapskate -
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy.
Even though he’s rich, he’s a total cheapskate when it comes to spending on others.
noun
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1455 of 1582
Bad /
Unhappy
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yelp -
A short sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
Don stubbed his toe against the table and let out a yelp.
verb
1456 of 1582
Bad /
Dishonest
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foist -
To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone.
Barry didn't really want Steve to stay over, but Steve claimed he had no other place to stay, so Steve managed to foist himself on Barry because of Barry's natural good nature.
adjective
1457 of 1582
Bad /
Dishonest
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disingenuous -
Giving a false appearance of being truthful or genuine.
It was disingenuous of him to act surprised when he clearly knew what was going on
verb
1458 of 1582
Bad /
Disorganized
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rummage -
To search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle
The dog rummaged through the trash to look for food.
adjective
1459 of 1582
Bad /
Bad
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diabolical -
Extremely evil or cruel; wicked.
The criminal mastermind came up with a diabolical scheme to rob the large jewelry store.
verb
1460 of 1582
Bad /
Dirty
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tarnish -
To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
The spoons were in varying conditions, some of them tarnished until they turned black.
verb
1461 of 1582
Bad /
Attack
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violate -
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.
The judge had the reputation for giving harsh sentences, and often said that he could not tolerate people who violated the law.
noun
1462 of 1582
Bad /
Mistake
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reckoning -
A time when someone's actions will be judged to be right or wrong.
He broke and stole many things when he was drunk, and now his day of reckoning would happen in front of a judge.
noun
1463 of 1582
Bad /
Strange
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kluge -
An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose
Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.
verb
1464 of 1582
Bad /
Weak
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teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
