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Bad / Stupid

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stupidity - A lack of intelligence or the ability to think and understand clearly.

When he reviewed in his mind what led him to this degraded situation, he realized he had no one to blame besides his own stupidity.

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Good / Flexible

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accommodate - To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.

The doctor's schedule was very packed, but he tried to accommodate the patient and treat their condition, because the situation was an emergency.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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nab - To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal

The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

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inflict - To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering.

She didn’t mean to inflict emotional pain, but her harsh words hurt him deeply.

verb

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Bad / Disgusting

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belch - To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.

Matthew found that whenever he consumed lots of pizza and soda, it was only a matter of time before he would start to belch.

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Bad / Unhappy

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misery - A state of great suffering or unhappiness, especially caused by emotional or physical pain.

After losing his job and home, he lived in deep misery for a long time, but with great effort, he slowly recovered.

verb

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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lug - To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.

For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.

noun

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Good / Flexible

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medley - A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.

The salad was a colorful medley of fresh vegetables.

verb

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Other / Sound

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murmur - To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice

Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.

adjective

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Other / Other

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dubious - Hesitating or doubting

Josh gave Sam a dubious look when he told him that they were going to win the lottery.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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sweltering - Uncomfortably hot

In India during the summer, the sweltering heat literally melted the roads.

adjective

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Other / Sound

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muted - Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.

Esther could have screamed at her 3 year old throwing a tantrum, but she felt she would be more successful trying a more muted response.