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angst - A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general

Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream," is often viewed as an expression of angst in an uncertain world.

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Bad / Aggressive

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purge - The act of getting rid of undesirable things

During the great Purge of 1937-1938, Stalin killed about a million people he felt might threaten his leadership.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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tattle - Report another's wrongdoing

Jack tried to sneak out of the house, but Howie tattled on him to their parents.

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noxious - Poisonous or very harmful.

The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.

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pummel - To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).

After a very stressful day at work, Adam decided to pummel the punching bag at the gym, to vent his frustration.

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Bad / Unhappy

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wail - Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.

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intensity - Great energy, strength, and concentration involving an activity, thought, or feeling.

During the war, the intensity of the battles decreased in the winter when it was just too cold to fight.

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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.

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swindle - A fraudulent scheme or action

Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.

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inferno - A large fire that is dangerously out of control

The raging inferno that was consuming the forest would be a big challenge for the firefighters.

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terror - A feeling of extreme fear

Marge felt a feeling of terror when she realized that the robbers had blocked each of the doors of the house.

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Good / Exciting

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effusive - Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm.

He gave everyone an effusive thank-you for the surprise party.