noun

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Other / Entice

audio

lure - Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something

Drug pushers sometimes hang out near school yards, using descriptions of fantastic experiences as a lure to get innocent young students to buy drugs.

noun

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Bad / Bad

audio

scourge - A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering

For at least half the country, Donald Trump is a scourge that can't be avoided.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

Url audio

mishap - An unexpected mistake or error, often not serious but troublesome.

Despite a few mishaps during rehearsal, the play was a big success.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

doldrums - A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression

It seemed that every month, Cathy sank deeper into the doldrums, and she seemed unable to do anything to snap herself out this condition.

adjective

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Other / Inward

audio

flippant - Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Quincy's flippant attitude towards his coworkers and supervisors made him the most likely person to be fired next.

adjective

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Other / Wet

audio

moisturized - To make something, especially the skin, less dry.

As a person gets older, it is important to use creams to keep the skin moisturized to minimize getting visible cracks and creases.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

audio

precarious - Not safe and likely to fall or fail

Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.

verb

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Bad / Attack

audio

decimate - To kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of something.

The raging wildfire decimated the forest, leaving only a few trees standing.

adjective

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Other / Inward

audio

mum - Silent

The confidentiality agreement Robert signed at work meant he had to stay mum about the company's operations.

verb

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Other / Squeeze

audio

cling - (of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to

The small child would cling to her mother to avoid getting separated from her.

adjective

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Bad / Old

audio

grizzled - Having or streaked with gray hair

The colonel's grizzled beard were like a badge of honor because it reminded him of the many years he had served with distinction in the army.

adjective

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Bad / Angry

audio

furious - Being full of intense anger

Bill was furious that the electric company shut off his electricity by mistake even though he had paid the bill.