adjective

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Bad / Bad

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dire - (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent

Finding survivors under the earthquake's rubble was a dire situation.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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brinkmanship - The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics

At the height of the Cold War, both sides engaged in a risky brinkmanship that nearly cost millions of lives.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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jilted - Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)

The wedding was ruined once the jilted bride realized the groom wasn't coming.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

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prey - An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

Caught in the spider's web, the fly was about to become its prey.

verb

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Good / New

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emerge - To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden.

The sun emerged from behind the clouds after the storm passed.

noun

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Good / New

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upshot - The final result or outcome of a situation or series of events.

After several weeks, the upshot of the thorough investigation revealed that there were several policy violations that should be prosecuted.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

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fleeting - Lasting for a very short time

Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.

noun

See verb

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Other / Light

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glow - A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion.

The glow from the fireplace made the room feel cozy and inviting.

adjective

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Good / Big

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hifalutin - Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means

The banker came down to the farm with his fancy and hifalutin words, but Xavier knew the bank just wanted to take his land away.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

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rampant - Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread.

The spread of the virus was rampant, with cases increasing exponentially across the country.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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dreadful - Very bad or unpleasant

Jimmy's mother shouted, 'Shut off that dreadful music or I think it will drive me crazy.'

verb

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Good / Smart

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demystify - To make something easier to understand

Louis Pasteur demystified why people would get sick, by describing little beings called bacteria that were the cause.