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repel - To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.

His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.

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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.

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puke - Vomit

The pizza that Jessica ate too quickly was going to come out as puke.

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clammy - Unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch

Ellie knew she made a bad impression when she offered Stan a clammy handshake.

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squalid - (of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

Squalid conditions in the apartment forced the police to take the couple's children away.

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profane - Not respectful of others beliefs and standards, often by using vulgar language or disrespectful actions.

The comedian was criticized for making profane jokes that offended many members of the audience.

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retch - To make the sound and movement of vomiting

Brenda felt like she was going to retch after eating sushi from the gas station.

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grungy - Grimy; dirty

The grungy room required a lot of cleaning before it could be used by anybody.

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lurid - Shockingly vivid or sensational, often in a way that is meant to provoke strong emotions.

At the trial, the crime scene was described in lurid detail by the detective, making everyone uncomfortable.

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profanity - A form of speech that violates social or moral standards, particularly in relation to sacred or revered subjects.

The teacher had to address the use of profanity in the classroom after several students started swearing loudly.

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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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icky - Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful

The food left out in the hot sun for days gave off a very icky odor.