Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.
adjective
1454 of 1579
Bad /
Powerless
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vulnerable -
Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected.
Without shelter, the animals were vulnerable to the cold, and they rolled into a ball as much as they could.
verb
1455 of 1579
Bad /
Unhappy
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sulk -
To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment
Charlotte sulked in silence when her mother told her she couldn't go outside to play.
adjective
1456 of 1579
Bad /
Disgusting
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vulgar -
Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined
Marie's parents punished her for her vulgar behavior she displayed towards relatives she didn't like at a large family gathering.
adjective
1457 of 1579
Bad /
Unfriendly
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critical -
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.
The father was always critical of his son's behavior, never saying anything positive, and that did not have a good effect on their relationship.
adjective
1458 of 1579
Bad /
Dangerous
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rampant -
Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread.
The spread of the virus was rampant, with cases increasing exponentially across the country.
noun
1459 of 1579
Bad /
Dishonest
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guise -
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive
Using the guise of helping older women, the thief was initially friendly and then robbed them.
noun
1460 of 1579
Bad /
Weak
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mediocrity -
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.
adjective
1461 of 1579
Bad /
Disorganized
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slipshod -
(typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization
The workers who were hired to build the house were cheaper, but their work was slipshod, incomplete, and dangerous.
noun
1462 of 1579
Bad /
War
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treason -
The act of betraying one's country
Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.
adjective
1463 of 1579
Bad /
Nervous
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frantic -
Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion
Between his two jobs and high debts, Randy was always frantic about how to deal with his life.
verb
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1464 of 1579
Bad /
Attack
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exile -
To remove someone from a position or place and prevent their return.
He was exiled from his homeland for speaking out against the government.
