upheaval -
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.
The economic downturn led to political upheaval and widespread unrest across the nation.
noun
See verb
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Other /
Move
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squiggle -
A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way
The doctor's signature was just a random bunch of squiggles that didn't look like anything.
adjective
2055 of 3002
Bad /
Weak
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fawning -
Acting overly eager to please someone, especially someone in power.
The assistant was always fawning over the boss, immediately doing his every wish, hoping to get a promotion.
noun
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Bad /
Stupid
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imp -
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker
Charlie's mother shouted at him, "Stop jumping up and down on your bed and acting like a little imp, and try to be just a little serious and clean up your room."
noun
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Bad /
Attack
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nemesis -
A long-standing rival; an archenemy
As the leader of the Dark Side, Darth Vader was the evil nemesis of the heroic Luke Skywalker.
noun
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Bad /
Strange
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eyesore -
Something that is very ugly or unpleasant to look at.
That abandoned building has become a real eyesore in the neighborhood.
adjective
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Bad /
Unhappy
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grumpy -
Easily irritated and bad-tempered, usually from lack of sleep or feeling old
Howard's grumpy neighbor never said hello whenever Howard walked by his neighbor's house.
verb
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Other /
Body
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slurp -
Eat or drink (something) with a loud sloppy sucking noise
Emery slurped each piece of spaghetti, ruining what was otherwise a quiet dinner.
noun
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Bad /
Disgusting
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goo -
A messy substance, that is usually sticky, runny or slimy.
In the kindergarten art lessons, the children were invariably covered in goo.
adjective
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Good /
Beautiful
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glorious -
Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.
Fred and Jane loved hiking in the mountains because of the glorious views of nature.
adjective
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Good /
Friendly
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gratuitous -
Given or done without charge or payment; free.
The charity event provided gratuitous meals to everyone who need them, ensuring that no one went hungry.
noun
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Good /
Big
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swath -
A broad strip or area of something
The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.
