Bad

audio

1177 of 1217
Bad / Dangerous

noun

Picture

Outbreak - A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.

The outbreak of the flu led to school closures across the region.

audio

1178 of 1217
Bad / Bad

adjective

nefarious - An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked.

Joe could only blame himself for the jail sentence that followed his nefarious career as a gangster.

audio

1179 of 1217
Bad / Nervous

noun

fuss - A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest

The baby would make a fuss every time his parents would try to take a picture of him.

audio

1180 of 1217
Bad / Disorganized

nounverb noun

scribble - A piece of writing or a picture produced carelessly or hurriedly

My doctor's signature looks so much like a scribble that I couldn't even identify the letters in his name.

audio

1181 of 1217
Bad / Old

adjective

musty - Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

The old books were priceless but gave off a musty smell due to their age.

audio

1182 of 1217
Bad / Weak

adjective

lax - Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful

Due to lax safety standards, the train derailed and injured dozens of passengers.

audio

1183 of 1217
Bad / Weak

adjective

ephemeral - Lasting for a very short time

The heart Sandy drew in the sand was ephemeral, only lasting until the waves washed it away.

audio

1184 of 1217
Bad / Dishonest

verb

connive - Secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur

Stewie would connive ways in which to gain power, though he usually failed.

audio

1185 of 1217
Bad / Disgusting

adjective

dingy - Gloomy and drab

The paint-chipped and depressing room was too dingy to live in.

audio

1186 of 1217
Bad / Unhappy

adjective

petulant - Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child

Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.

audio

1187 of 1217
Bad / Disgusting

nounverb verb

puke - To vomit

It's better to puke into a toilet than into a sink because you can flush a toilet.

audio

1188 of 1217
Bad / Small

verb

scrimp - Be thrifty or parsimonious; economize

Though Beverly and her husband didn't have large incomes, they scrimped and saved enough to send their children to college.