stark -
A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other
The difference in electricity usage in South Korea versus North Korea paints a stark contrast when comparing the two countries.
adjective
1310 of 1579
Bad /
Powerless
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vulnerable -
Leaving oneself open to being hurt
As wealth gets distributed in society, it is most common that the poor are the most vulnerable, financially and physically.
noun
1311 of 1579
Bad /
Small
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pittance -
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.
The workers decided to strike because they felt that their wages were a mere pittance compared to what they deserved.
noun
1312 of 1579
Bad /
Powerless
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beggar -
A person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food
The streets in most cities have homeless beggars trying to survive day to day.
adjective
1313 of 1579
Bad /
Attack
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cruel -
Causing physical or mental pain
It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.
noun
1314 of 1579
Bad /
Bad
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hooey -
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong
The scam artist was trying to trick people into handing over their money, but what he was selling was just a bunch of hooey.
adjective
1315 of 1579
Bad /
Nervous
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unnerving -
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
It was an unnerving experience walking alone in the empty and unused area under the highway.
noun
1316 of 1579
Bad /
Afraid
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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
adjective
1317 of 1579
Bad /
Dangerous
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fatal -
Something that can cause death.
Since Martha was a diabetic, she knew that eating that piece of strawberry shortcake could be a fatal mistake.
adjective
1318 of 1579
Bad /
Stupid
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simplistic -
Ignoring the complexity of something by seeing it as much simpler than it really is.
Because the governor had a simplistic view of the reasons behind the demonstrations, he couldn't deal effectively with the many people and issues involved.
noun
1319 of 1579
Bad /
Bad
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woe -
Great sorrow or distress
Young Billy always felt woe at school whenever the bullies would pick on him.
noun
1320 of 1579
Bad /
Disgusting
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smut -
Obscene language or matter
Patty couldn't enjoy the comedy set because of the obscene smut in the comedian's material.
