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verb

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Bad / Aggressive
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stymie - To prevent or hinder the progress of something.

When he got very sick, it stymied his plans and ability to study for final exams.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

pummel - To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).

After a very stressful day at work, Adam decided to pummel the punching bag at the gym, to vent his frustration.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

smithereens - Small pieces

When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.

verb

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Bad / Steal

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.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

quip - Make a witty remark

At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.

noun

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Bad / Attack

hooligan - A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang

Young people without prospects may resort to becoming hooligans in order to vent their frustrations.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

imbibe - To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.

Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

hick - A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial

With his overalls and water jug by his side, Jeremiah looked like a stereotypical hick, but he actually knew a lot about farming and predicting the weather.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

squabble - To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter

Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

culprit - A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed

After a long foot chase through downtown, the police officer finally arrested the culprit.

noun

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Bad / Pain

peeve - A cause of annoyance

Jeff talking about his ex-girlfriend was Jim's pet peeve, and he would always cover his ears in annoyance.

verb

12 of 60

Bad / Unfriendly

ogle - To stare at something or someone in a desirous way

Fran felt uncomfortable the way some of the passengers on the subway ogled her diamond necklace.