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Bad / Dishonest

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conceal - To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed.

The detective concealed his gun in his briefcase when he walked into the building.

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Bad / Powerless

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kowtow - To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.

In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.

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Bad / Disorganized

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flux - Hard to keep track of because it is constantly changing.

Betty's therapist had trouble treating her because Betty's emotions and thoughts were always in a state of flux.

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Bad / War

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atrocity - An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

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dizzy - Having a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance.

After going on the giant roller coaster, Ed felt very dizzy.

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Bad / Aggressive

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forbid - To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.

The teacher wished he could forbid students from using phones during class, because they're so distracting.

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Bad / Angry

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slam - To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly

When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.

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Bad / Strange

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inconceivable - Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable

When Roger Banister ran the first mile in under 4 minutes, he achieved what people had thought was an inconceivable accomplishment.

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Bad / Disgusting

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slobber - Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth

St. Bernards may be lovable dogs, but their constant slobbering is a turn-off for many people.

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Bad / Unhappy

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petulant - Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child

Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.

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Bad / Dangerous

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turmoil - A state of agitation or turbulence.

The turmoil caused by the rush of water going in all directions over the rapids was dangerous for swimmers.

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Bad / Hurt

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jab - A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.