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Impediment - Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle.

His lack of funding was a major impediment to starting his business.

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Other / Surprise

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Appalled - Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong.

We were appalled at the cost of the car repairs—it was far too high!

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Other / Shape

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Leeway - The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.

My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.

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Bad / Delay

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interminable - Endless (often used hyperbolically)

Victor dreaded going to the DMV, knowing he would spend an interminable amount of time there.

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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.”

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Other / Body

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guzzle - Eat or drink (something) greedily

Diana guzzled the bottle of wine because she was having a bad day.

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Bad / Dishonest

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heist - A robbery

Putting on their masks and loading their guns, the bank robbers knew the heist was imminent.

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Bad / Delay

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dillydally - Waste time through aimless wandering or indecision

Beth and Kat dillydallied outside the store instead of going inside and buying something.

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Good / Exciting

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Dramatic - Exciting or full of action and emotion.

There was a dramatic change in the weather overnight, when thunderstorms moved into the area..

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Bad / Disgusting

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squalor - A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

The popular TV show "Hoarders" focuses on people who live in so much squalor that they are trapped inside their homes.

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Bad / Disgusting

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puke - To vomit

It's better to puke into a toilet than into a sink because you can flush a toilet.

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Bad / Strange

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nerd - A person who lacks social skills but often makes up for it with technical ability

Kevin was such a nerd that he couldn't even consider asking any girl out for a date.