sniper -
A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place
From a long distance, the sniper shot at his target.
adjective
2 of 1517
Bad /
Unhappy
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morose -
Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.
After hearing the bad news, he became morose and withdrawn for days.
adjective
3 of 1517
Bad /
Mistake
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erroneous -
Misleading or false in belief, statement, or action.
Relying on erroneous data can lead to poor decisions in business.
verb
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4 of 1517
Bad /
Small
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nibble -
Show cautious interest in a project or proposal
Many potential buyers would nibble at the vacant apartment, which took up the real estate agent's entire day but did not guarantee a sale.
adjective
5 of 1517
Bad /
Dangerous
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pernicious -
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
People used to think that smoking was good for you because it seemed calming, but now we realize that its pernicious effects are deadly over time.
adjective
6 of 1517
Bad /
Crazy
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mercurial -
Changing emotions suddenly and often
Fred loved almost everything about his wife except her mercurial behavior, where her moods changed suddenly between sadness and happiness, or love and anger
noun
7 of 1517
Bad /
Dangerous
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doomsday -
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
Those who are most concerned about global warming describe a doomsday future where coastal ciites will be under water.
noun
8 of 1517
Bad /
Unhappy
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sorrow -
A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially caused by loss or disappointment.
He felt great sorrow after the passing of his grandmother.
noun
9 of 1517
Bad /
Stupid
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bimbo -
Slang term for someone who is beautiful but not very intelligent.
Eunice hated being blonde because she resented being stereotyped as a bimbo.
noun
10 of 1517
Bad /
Powerless
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pushover -
Someone who is easily persuaded or defeated
Goliath thought David was a pushover, but he soon found out how mistaken he was.
verb
11 of 1517
Bad /
Unfriendly
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dicker -
To engage in petty argument or bargaining
Wayne would always dicker over the price of fish with the fish salesman at the market.
verb
12 of 1517
Bad /
Attack
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inflict -
To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering.
She didn’t mean to inflict emotional pain, but her harsh words hurt him deeply.
