grudge -
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
Emma and Sal held a longstanding grudge against each other and could barely stand to be in the same room, but neither one of them remembered what had caused the grudge.
noun
1958 of 3207
Good /
Smart
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premonition -
A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
In 1929 he had a premonition that something bad would happen to the stock market, so he sold all his stocks just in time.
adjective
1959 of 3207
Bad /
Confused
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convoluted -
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.
adjective
1960 of 3207
Bad /
Disgusting
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vulgar -
Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined
Marie's parents punished her for her vulgar behavior she displayed towards relatives she didn't like at a large family gathering.
verb
1961 of 3207
Bad /
Delay
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hinder -
To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay.
He's smart, but his chances of success was hindered by his laziness.
noun
1962 of 3207
Bad /
Nervous
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deadline -
A specific time or date by which something must be completed.
She worked well under pressure and always met every deadline on time.
verb
1963 of 3207
Bad /
Weak
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hobble -
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
After she broke her leg, she would hobble around to get anywhere.
verb
See noun
1964 of 3207
Bad /
Dangerous
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decay -
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.
You couldn't see it from the outside, but the termites caused the house to decay from the inside until it just collappsed.
verb
See noun
1965 of 3207
Bad /
Unhappy
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yowl -
Make a loud wailing cry
John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.
noun
1966 of 3207
Bad /
Old
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oblivion -
The state of being forgotten or destroyed
This year's fad is on everybody's mind, and next year it will have faded into oblivion.
noun
1967 of 3207
Other /
Desire
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zest -
Great enthusiasm and energy
Alex had so much zest for his job that he would work as much overtime as possible.
verb
1968 of 3207
Other /
Sound
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rumble -
To make a low, continuous, heavy rolling sound.
When the country declared war, you could hear the rumble of tanks going to the front lines.
