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drudgery - Hard, menial, or dull work

Jack couldn't wait until 5:00 so that he could escape the drudgery of the office.

verb

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Other / Slow

audio

meander - (of a river or road) follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

sulk - Be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment

Charlotte sulked in silence when her mother told her she couldn't go outside to play.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

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devastation - The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely.

Wildfires swept through the forest, resulting in total devastation of wildlife habitats.

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Bad / Old

audio

fogey - A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes

Old fogeys usually complain about young people and their immature ways.

adjective

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Other / Sound

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mute - Being silent

When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.

verb

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Bad / Attack

audio

maul - (of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing

Animals in the jungle can be mauled by lions if they're too slow.

adjective

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Other / Body

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brawny - Physically strong; muscular

After working out for months, Zac seemed to become brawny overnight.

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Good / Strong

audio

vigor - Physical strength and good health

A bicycle-oriented workout will result in increased vigor over time.

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Other / Move

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revert - To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.

After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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bumpy - Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.

The bike ride was bumpy because of all the potholes.

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Other / Shape

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labyrinth - A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way.

He found himself lost in the labyrinth of legal and financial paperwork while trying to buy a house.