Bad

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dork - A dull, slow-witted, or socially inept person

Jenny wanted the handsome football player to ask her to the prom, but so far, only the dorks had approached her.

noun

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stigma - A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne must deal with the stigma of having an out-of-wedlock child in a Puritan setting.

noun

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Bad / Hurt

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injurious - Causing or likely to cause damage or harm.

The high temperature were injurious to the mango grove.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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apathy - Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion.

Voter apathy can seriously impact the outcome of an election.

noun

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Bad / Small

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morsel - A small piece or amount of food; a mouthful

Calvin was so hungry that even a morsel of food would have satisfied him.

adjective

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meager - (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

Most Americans have meager retirement savings and will need to work well into their older years.

verb

See noun

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quarrel - To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.

The two friends quarreled over who would take the last slice of pizza, both refusing to give in.

noun

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Bad / Strange

audio

savage - (chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized

When the Pilgrims first arrived in America, they unfairly viewed the Native Americans as primitive savages despite their rich culture.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

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profanity - A form of speech that violates social or moral standards, particularly in relation to sacred or revered subjects.

The teacher had to address the use of profanity in the classroom after several students started swearing loudly.

noun

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Bad / War

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convoy - A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.

The convoy of trucks carried supplies for the troops on the front lines of the battle.

noun

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Bad / Delay

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impediment - Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing when she was only19 months old, but she overcame these impediments and went to college at Radcliffe and became a great author and speaker.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

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rubble - Waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings

After heavy bombing, the city was reduced to rubble.