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gnash - To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger

Ted gnashed his teeth in anger when he found out that his flight was canceled.

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rancor - Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing

Tom and Jed always fought with each other because of their mutual rancor.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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destitute - poor; not having money, food, home, or possessions.

The drug addict was destitute, and often resorted to stealing food in order to survive.

adjective

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vulnerable - Leaving oneself open to being hurt

As wealth gets distributed in society, it is most common that the poor are the most vulnerable, financially and physically.

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Bad / Dangerous

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slip - To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.

She slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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foolhardy - Ignoring obvious dangers

Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.

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Bad / Mistake

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gaffe - An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder

When the politician made a huge gaffe at the debate, he realized he was going to lose the election.

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Bad / Old

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anachronism - Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.

The movie had an anachronism when a character used a laptop in a scene set in 1950.

verb

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Bad / Small

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glimpse - See or perceive briefly or partially

On top of the Empire State Building, Cole could glimpse through the viewfinder the house in Staten Island where he grew up.

noun

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Bad / Small

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dab - A small amount of something

Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.

noun

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Bad / Attack

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blasphemy - Disrespectful or offensive speech or actions toward something considered sacred or religious.

To fans of the band, changing their iconic logo felt like pure blasphemy.

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Bad / Disorganized

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steeped - Deeply involved or immersed in something, especially a tradition, culture, or belief.

He grew up in a household steeped in music and creativity.