Bad

verb

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scrounge - Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth

As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.

verb

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Bad / Dislike

audio

scram - To leave or go away from a place quickly

Once a fight broke out inside the bar, Sam knew he had to scram.

verb

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Bad / Angry

audio

lambaste - To criticize someone or something harshly

Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

Url audio

knucklehead - A foolish or unintelligent person; someone who makes silly mistakes.

When he forgot his keys on the kitchen table for the third time this week, he felt like such a knucklehead!

verb

See noun

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Bad / Hostile

audio

ridicule - To subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

John's friends ridiculed him for wearing a funny outfit.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

audio

hapless - (especially of a person) unfortunate

Since he was not particularly attractive or interesting, Vinny was a hapless loner at the school dance.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

Url audio

fumes - Gases or vapors, especially those that are toxic or unpleasant, often produced by burning or chemical reactions.

The car was releasing thick fumes from the exhaust pipe, and we could smell them in the car, making the air difficult to breathe.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

bereft - Feeling the loss of being without something

During the war, Amal had lost all his money, possessions, and friends, and he was almost felt bereft of hope.

adjective

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Bad / Pain

Url audio

strenuous - Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action.

Hiking up the mountain was a strenuous task, but the view was worth it.

adjective

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Bad / Small

audio

wee - Very small

Jeff would wake up in the wee hours of the morning to go fishing with his son.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

Url audio

awkward - Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.

She felt awkward meeting her ex husband at the party, and they tried to avoid each other as much as possible.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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chronic - Continuing or recurring frequently over time, Long-lasting and difficult to get rid of.

His chronic asthma requires daily medication.