sinister -
The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm
The prince always treated the king with great respect, but he was using the queen in a sinister plot to have the king killed so that he could take over.
verb
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1022 of 1576
Bad /
Unfriendly
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hassle -
To harass; pester
The irritating salesman would always hassle Carmen when she was at home, and wouldn't leave even if she insisted on it.
adjective
1023 of 1576
Bad /
Weak
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depleted -
When resources and energy are used up and emptied.
After a week lost in the enormous forest, Bill found this energy - and possibly his hope - was almost depleted.
adjective
1024 of 1576
Bad /
Uncomfortable
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restless -
Unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because of worry or boredome.
On the spring day, the teacher found it hard to keep the class focused, because they seemed restless and kept looking out the window.
adjective
1025 of 1576
Bad /
Attack
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abusive -
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.
verb
1026 of 1576
Bad /
Small
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skimp -
To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
When Dana saw the pizza only had tomato sauce and pepperoni, she knew the chef had skimped on the cheese.
noun
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1027 of 1576
Bad /
Pain
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exile -
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons.
After the revolution, the king lived in exile in a foreign land.
verb
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1028 of 1576
Bad /
Attack
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wreck -
To destroy of severely damage something.
The tornando wrecked everything in its path.
noun
1029 of 1576
Bad /
Hurt
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troublemaker -
A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble.
Ralph Nader was considered a troublemaker by the car industries, but his efforts ended up making driving safer.
adjective
1030 of 1576
Bad /
Disorganized
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tipsy -
Slightly drunk
After consuming two beers in only 30 minutes, Jesse was feeling a bit tipsy.
verb
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1031 of 1576
Bad /
Disgusting
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trash -
Damage or wreck
When Adam's parents were shocked that he and his friends had trashed their home while they were away on vacation.
verb
1032 of 1576
Bad /
Powerless
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beg -
To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.
When he lost his job, he was so hungry that he had to beg strangers for something to eat.
