adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

scrappy - Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious

Scrappy Doo lived up to his name whenever he would try to start a fight.

verb

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Bad / Dislike

scorn - Feel or express contempt or derision for

With just a blank expression, Simon was able to scorn the mediocre singer who auditioned for him.

noun

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Bad / Strange

savage - (chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized

When the Pilgrims first arrived in America, they unfairly viewed the Native Americans as primitive savages despite their rich culture.

noun

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Good / Calm

Url

sanctuary - A location where one can find protection, safety, or peace, often from danger or persecution.

The hotel on the mountain was considered a sanctuary, where people could find peace in a busy world.

verb

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Other / Squeeze

scrunch - To make something small to fit into a small space

Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.

noun

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Good / Friendly

schmooze - A long and intimate conversation

Bill couldn't help himself from listening to the schmooze and about his fellow workers.

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Bad / Hostile

Url

sarcastic - Describing a tone or remark that is intended to mock, criticize, or convey disdain in a humorous or cutting manner.

When he said, "Oh, great, another meeting," his tone was sarcastic, clearly showing that he wasn’t excited at all.

verb

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Good / Friendly

schmooze - Talk intimately and cozily; gossip

Rob didn't like when his coworkers schmoozed about the latest happenings, but he couldn't help but hear it.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

scoff - To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way

The mayor scoffed at the ridiculous question from the reporter.

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Bad / Dishonest

scoundrel - Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.

Granny Perkins realized that the man who pretended to be her friend turned out to be a scoundrel who stole her belongings. .

verb

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Other / Sound

screech - (of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry

Despite its majestic beauty, the eagle screeched so loudly that it seemed out of character.

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Bad / Bad

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.