The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.
adjective
1862 of 3112
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gaunt -
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
Greta gently caressed her grandmother's gaunt frame which barely covered the small bed.
verb
1863 of 3112
Bad /
Attack
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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
noun
1864 of 3112
Good /
Calm
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haven -
A place of safety or refuge
Trying to get away from the bitter cold, the lone cabin seemed to be a perfect haven to Martha.
verb
1865 of 3112
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Move
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grind -
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.
He used a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients into a fine powder to make the medicine.
verb
See noun
1866 of 3112
Bad /
Unfriendly
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nag -
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging
Sylvia would always nag her husband, saying that he should help with the chores instead of just sitting on the couch all day.
noun
1867 of 3112
Bad /
Small
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chink -
A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light
From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.
verb
1868 of 3112
Other /
Slow
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plod -
To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps
Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.
verb
1869 of 3112
Bad /
Attack
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maul -
(of an animal) To wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing
Animals in the jungle can be mauled by lions if they're too slow.
adjective
1870 of 3112
Bad /
Disorganized
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makeshift -
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.
verb
See noun
1871 of 3112
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Body
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burp -
To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way
After feeding her newborn baby, Janet put him on her shoulder and patted his back until he burped.
adjective
1872 of 3112
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Shape
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lopsided -
Unbalanced or uneven because one side is lower, heavier, or larger than the other.
The football team won by a lopsided score of 35-6.
