platitude -
A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal.
The motivational speaker's advice sounded more like a bunch of platitudes rather than genuine guidance, offering nothing new to the audience.
adjective
1502 of 1579
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Uncomfortable
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arduous -
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
Training for the marathon was arduous, but he never gave up, and in the end he doing very well.
verb
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1503 of 1579
Bad /
Hurt
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jab -
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.
noun
1504 of 1579
Bad /
Strange
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fad -
An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze
For a very short time in the 1970s, the Pet Rock was a popular fad that sold millions.
noun
1505 of 1579
Bad /
Unhappy
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gloom -
An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression
The depressed family lived in a dark house, and the gloom of the house matched the gloom of their moods.
verb
1506 of 1579
Bad /
Unfriendly
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quibble -
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.
noun
1507 of 1579
Bad /
Dishonest
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ruse -
A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives.
His apparent offer to help was just a ruse to get access to her personal information.
noun
1508 of 1579
Bad /
Pain
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angst -
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream," is often viewed as an expression of angst in an uncertain world.
verb
1509 of 1579
Bad /
Attack
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violate -
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.
The judge had the reputation for giving harsh sentences, and often said that he could not tolerate people who violated the law.
noun
1510 of 1579
Bad /
Angry
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expulsion -
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school, organization, or country.
The student faced expulsion after repeated violations of the school’s code of conduct.
verb
1511 of 1579
Bad /
Hostile
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heckle -
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
When the woman heckled the comedian, he stopped his routine to insult her so cleverly, that she regretted starting up with him.
adjective
1512 of 1579
Bad /
Unfriendly
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callous -
Unkind and without sympathy for the feelings for other people
When people realized how callous Francis Underwood could be in his relationships, they stopped being friends with him
