indiscreet -
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
John realized that he had been indiscreet when he revealed on the job interview as a financial advisor that he had lost all his money in the stock market.
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Dirty
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blemish -
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
After the accident, the plastic surgeon was able to clean up Shelly's son's face from any trace of what happened, except for a blemish on his cheek.
verb
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Bad /
Hurt
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stun -
To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state
The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.
verb
1528 of 1578
Bad /
Small
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diminish -
To make or become less.
The physical therapist said that if Mike does his exercizes regularly, that his back pain will gradually diminish.
adjective
1529 of 1578
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Uncomfortable
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arduous -
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
Training for the marathon was arduous, but he never gave up, and in the end he doing very well.
noun
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Bad /
Strange
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tomboy -
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
As a child, she was a tomboy who loved climbing trees and playing soccer.
verb
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1531 of 1578
Bad /
Attack
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ruin -
To destroy or severely damage something, making it unusable or irreparable.
The flood ruined the crops, leaving the farmers with no harvest.
verb
1532 of 1578
Bad /
Unhappy
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weep -
To shed tears
Unable to control their emotions any longer, the mourners at the funeral couldn't help but weep when the pastor spoke of their deceased relative.
adjective
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Confused
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predicament -
A state of uncertainty or hardship, often with a situation that involves a problem.
He found himself in a predicament when his car broke down in the middle of nowhere without any cellphone service.
noun
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Bad /
Dishonest
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scoundrel -
Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.
Granny Perkins realized that the man who pretended to be her friend turned out to be a scoundrel who stole her belongings. .
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1535 of 1578
Bad /
Unfriendly
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quip -
A witty remark
Gabriel's stand-up comedy career took off when audiences saw how talented he was about making mildly insulting but funny quips about people.
adjective
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Dangerous
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perilous -
Full of danger or risk; hazardous.
The hikers took a perilous journey through the snow-covered mountains.
