slum -
A very poor and crowded area, especially of a city
Since the schools and living conditions in a slum are usually very bad, it's hard to escape it to become successful.
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Unhappy
noun
gloom -
An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression
The depressed family lived in a dark house, and the gloom of the house matched the gloom of their moods.
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Weak
adjective
tepid -
Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm.
The singer's poor performance was met with a tepid reaction from the audience.
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Dishonest
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bluff -
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
Tim had a bad poker hand but decided to bluff and bet all of his chips at once.
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Dangerous
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slip -
To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.
She slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell.
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Disorganized
noun
mayhem -
Violent and chaotic disorder
After the National Guard shot the protesting students and fired tear gas in Kent State, it was mayhem as the students ran in all directions.
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Unfriendly
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quarrel -
A verbal exchange of hostility, often between individuals or groups.
The quarrel between various groups in the community continued for weeks, with none of the sides backing down.
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Dishonest
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bamboozle -
To cheat or fool.
When Fred and Joan investigated and added up the numbers, they realized that the great deal they had purchased on the internet was all a lie, and that they had been bamboozled.
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Unfriendly
verb
polarize -
To divide into two completely opposing groups
It's frightening to see how many issues have caused the US to polarize into Right and Left groups that hate each other.
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Bad /
Dislike
verb
deplore -
Feel or express strong disapproval of (something)
The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.
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Dishonest
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loot -
Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war
After slaying the evil king, Arthur and Galahad discovered his treasure room filled to the brim with loot.
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Attack
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smack -
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
Batman smacked the villain across the face when he refused to stop his criminal activity.
