yelp -
A short sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
Don stubbed his toe against the table and let out a yelp.
adjective
1346 of 1546
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Bad
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toxic -
Containing or being something poisonous especially when capable of causing serious injury.
After years that the chemical factory dumped waste in Pine river, the river became too toxic for anyone to safely visit.
verb
See noun
1347 of 1546
Bad /
Weak
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rupture -
The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.
When he fell, the impact of the fall caused his spleen to rupture, requiring immediate surgery.
adjective
1348 of 1546
Bad /
Unfriendly
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standoffish -
Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof.
People often think he's standoffish, but he's just shy around new people.
noun
1349 of 1546
Bad /
Bad
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scandal -
An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people
When the Secretary of the Treasury was caught stealing money, it caused such a scandal that the whole administraton was swept out of office during the next election.
noun
1350 of 1546
Bad /
War
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insurrection -
A violent revolt against a government
In October 1917, Lenin led a Bolshevik insurrection that overthrew the Russian government.
adjective
1351 of 1546
Bad /
Confused
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oblivious -
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
Alan was oblivious of the person talking to him because he was staring at his phone.
verb
1352 of 1546
Bad /
Steal
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rook -
To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them
Customers tend to get rooked by companies who are able to price their products very high because of the brand name.
adjective
1353 of 1546
Bad /
Afraid
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alarming -
Causing fear, concern, worry, and apprehension.
Starting in 2014 there was an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths in the US peaking to over 73,000 deaths in 2023.
noun
1354 of 1546
Bad /
Dislike
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acrimony -
Showing feelings of anger and bitterness.
The former husband and wife were grateful that after their divorce they still were friends, and that there was no acrimony between them.
adjective
1355 of 1546
Bad /
Dangerous
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monstrous -
Abnormally bad or shocking
The monstrous tidal wave destroyed the little island village.
adjective
1356 of 1546
Bad /
Confused
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bewildered -
To be completely confused because of an overload of information.
During his first visit to New York City from his small town, Fred was totally bewildered by the flashing lights and the rushing crowds.
