Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.
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1142 of 1518
Bad /
Dirty
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blot -
A stain that discolors or ruins the apperance of something.
Whenever John applied for a job, the time he had spent in jail was a blot on his past that made it hard for him to be accepted for the position.
adjective
1143 of 1518
Bad /
Dishonest
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clandestine -
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
CIA agents have to act in a clandestine manner to avoid detection.
noun
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1144 of 1518
Bad /
Aggressive
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crush -
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space
The bridge was nearly invisible because of the massive crush of people standing on it.
noun
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1145 of 1518
Bad /
Mistake
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stumble -
An act of stumbling
Shane took a stumble when he tripped over a large rock on the sidewalk.
adjective
1146 of 1518
Bad /
Bad
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barren -
A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit
Steve couldn't imagine how he would be able to cross the desert as he looked at the barren desert from on top of his camel
adjective
1147 of 1518
Bad /
Disorganized
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ragtag -
Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character
"The A-Team" was a popular show in the 1980s about a ragtag group with little in common except helping the less fortunate.
adjective
1148 of 1518
Bad /
Disorganized
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groggy -
Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow
Gina was so groggy from the flu that she couldn't get out of bed.
noun
1149 of 1518
Bad /
Dislike
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animosity -
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
The right and left political parties couldn't communicate or cooperate on any issue because of a strong animosity that had built up towards each other.
noun
1150 of 1518
Bad /
Unhappy
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sourpuss -
A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person
Even though he was just a cat, Henry's downturned expression made him look like a sourpuss.
verb
1151 of 1518
Bad /
Dishonest
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pillage -
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.
The invaders would pillage the village, taking everything of value and leaving it in ruins.
adjective
1152 of 1518
Bad /
Strange
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desolate -
A place that is empty and without people
Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts
