Bad

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meddle - To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern

The meeting got intense when Jim said to Bill, "I just don't like it when you meddle into my personal affairs!"

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blackmail - The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.

When he realized that they were blackmailing him, threatening to reveal secrets of his past, he was scared and didn't know what to do.

adjective

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flaccid - Lacking strength, firmness, or resilience.

His handshake was so flaccid that the manager felt that he wasn’t really interested in the interview and the job at all.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

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paranoid - Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.

The character in the movie became increasingly paranoid, believing she was being followed.

verb

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trounce - To defeat heavily in a contest

In the recent French election, eventual winner Macron trounced his opponent by a 2-1 margin.

noun

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stumble - An act of stumbling

Shane took a stumble when he tripped over a large rock on the sidewalk.

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Bad / Confused

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impetuous - Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

His impetuous decision to quit his job left him struggling to find a new one.

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shame - To publicly disgrace or dishonor someone, making them feel humiliated or guilty.

The media shamed the mayor when it revealed that he had accepted a bribe.

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Bad / Delay

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dither - To be indecisive

Maggie would always dither when dealing with issues instead of just making a decision.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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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.

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overreach - To go beyond what is proper, reasonable, or safe—especially in power or ambition; to stretch too far and fail as a result.

The company overreached by expanding too quickly and ended up in debt.

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Bad / Disorganized

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scribble - Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly

At the daycare center, Cameron used a black crayon to scribble on the walls.