bristle -
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear
In the darkness lit by only the moon, Warren's hair bristled at the creepy sounds around him.
verb
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818 of 1579
Bad /
Disorganized
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muddle -
Bring into a disordered or confusing state
Reggie's tasks at work had muddled together into something he couldn't figure out.
noun
819 of 1579
Bad /
Strange
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savage -
(chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized
When the Pilgrims first arrived in America, they unfairly viewed the Native Americans as primitive savages despite their rich culture.
adjective
820 of 1579
Bad /
Confused
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anonymous -
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
The online survey allowed people to give feedback anonymously.
verb
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821 of 1579
Bad /
Unhappy
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gripe -
To complain about something that is bothering you
Tom griped about his power bill to the utility company because it was three dollars higher than usual.
adjective
822 of 1579
Bad /
Steal
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fake -
Something that is made to seem real or true in order to trick someone.
She chose to buy a coat with fake fur because it cost so much less.
verb
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823 of 1579
Bad /
Unhappy
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moan -
Make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or displeasure
Sara knew that whenever her baby started to moan softly, it would only be a short time before he started to cry.
verb
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824 of 1579
Bad /
Attack
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wreck -
To destroy of severely damage something.
The tornando wrecked everything in its path.
noun
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825 of 1579
Bad /
Dangerous
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breach -
An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
I didn't trust him after he shared my secret, in what I regarded as a breach of trust.
adjective
826 of 1579
Bad /
Pain
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exasperating -
Intensely irritating; infuriating
Molly tried to enter the information in the online form, but she found the confusing directions so exasperating that she grabbed her own hair and screamed in frustration.
adjective
827 of 1579
Bad /
Unfriendly
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snide -
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way
Molly had a bad habit of making snide and sarcastic comments about people she didn't like.
noun
See verb
828 of 1579
Bad /
War
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plunder -
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property
The pirate's eyes grew wide at the sight of his newly acquired plunder of gold coins and jewels.
