Some scientists warn that global warming could result in weird weather patterns such as more violent hurricanes and more coastal flooding.
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506 of 1579
Bad /
Disgusting
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trash -
Discarded matter; refuse
The landfill full of trash stretched into the distance for miles.
verb
507 of 1579
Bad /
Dirty
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scuff -
To scrape or brush the surface of something such as a shoe or other object, against something else.
Quincy had to take his car in for repairs after his bumper scuffed a brick wall.
adjective
508 of 1579
Bad /
Confused
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speechless -
Unable to speak or express oneself, typically due to strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or awe.
The news of his promotion left him completely speechless, and internally joyous.
adjective
509 of 1579
Bad /
Unhappy
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glum -
Unhappy and quiet
Davis was glum because he was alone for the holidays.
verb
510 of 1579
Bad /
Attack
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trammel -
To hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting; to prevent freedom of action
After the dictator took power, he passed a set of laws that completely trammeled the people's freedom by throwing them in jail if they tried to speak their mind.
adjective
511 of 1579
Bad /
Delay
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stagnate -
Cease developing; become inactive or dull
The stagnating economy had left workers nervous about keeping their jobs.
verb
512 of 1579
Bad /
Attack
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decimate -
To kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of something.
The raging wildfire decimated the forest, leaving only a few trees standing.
verb
513 of 1579
Bad /
Hostile
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belittle -
To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.
A good rule of interpersoanl relationships is: Don’t belittle others just to make yourself feel better.
noun
514 of 1579
Bad /
Unfriendly
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flak -
Strong criticism
The way Donald Trump lashes out at 'fake news' is an example of the way that he doesn't take flak from anyone.
adjective
515 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
516 of 1579
Bad /
Mistake
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snafu -
A confused or chaotic state; a mess
A lack of funding led to the snafu of an incomplete bridge being built across the river.
