undoing -
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined
The scandal led to the politician’s complete undoing in the public eye
noun
1910 of 3207
Bad /
Dangerous
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boobytrap -
A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.
The army often sends dogs into abandoned houses just in case the enemy put boobytraps there that could explode.
noun
1911 of 3207
Bad /
Steal
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extortion -
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.
noun
1912 of 3207
Bad /
Disorganized
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shambles -
A state of total disorder
After the mild earthquake, Steve's room was in shambles, making it very difficult for him to find the things he needed right away.
adjective
1913 of 3207
Bad /
Unfriendly
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haughty -
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.
verb
1914 of 3207
Bad /
Attack
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aggravate -
To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.
Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.
adjective
1915 of 3207
Good /
Strong
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raging -
Happening with a lot of force
The group was having a nice picnic when they suddenly had to find shelter from the raging thunderstorm.
adjective
1916 of 3207
Good /
Strong
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brawny -
Physically strong; muscular
After working out for months, Zac seemed to become brawny overnight.
adjective
1917 of 3207
Bad /
Aggressive
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arrogant -
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.
The athlete was talented but came across as arrogant in interviews, and that's why he didn't have many fans.
verb
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1918 of 3207
Other /
Wet
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thaw -
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.
adjective
1919 of 3207
Good /
Good
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marvelous -
Excellent or outstanding in quality — remarkably good.
The view from the mountaintop was absolutely marvelous.
verb
1920 of 3207
Other /
Inward
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hallucinate -
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist
After he took the drug and started to hallucinate, his friends stayed with him and comforted him until he strted to feel more normal.
