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Bad / Unfriendly

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flak - Strong criticism

The way Donald Trump lashes out at 'fake news' is an example of the way that he doesn't take flak from anyone.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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destitute - poor; not having money, food, home, or possessions.

The drug addict was destitute, and often resorted to stealing food in order to survive.

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Other / Fast

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swift - Quick to act or respond, moving very fast.

When they heard the loud noise, the deer made a swift escape into the forest.

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Good / Smart

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suffice - To be enough, sufficient, and adequate.

The teacher said, 'My telling you once not to use your cell phones in class should suffice to make you understand how important that is.'

verb

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Bad / Attack

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topple - To fall as a result of being unsteady or pushed.

Robespierre and the National Assembly stormed the Bastille and toppled King Louis XVI in the French Revolution of 1789.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

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taunt - To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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clan - A group of close-knit and interrelated families

The Taylor clan consisted of 3 brothers who married 3 sisters and all their children and grandchildren.

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Other / Body

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numb - Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.

When Bill's wife told him she wanted a divorce, for quite a while he just felt numb, and couldn't respond.

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Bad / Hostile

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feud - A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute

In Verona, the Montagues and Capulets kept up a feud that ended tragically for both sides.

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Good / Pleasure

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spicy - Having a strong, hot flavor from spices like chili or pepper.

The curry was so spicy that I had to keep myself from spitting it out.

verb

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Other / Fast

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vanish - To disappear suddenly and completely

During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.

noun

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Bad / War

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ambush - A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

The cavalry rode on their horses in the dry mountain area, totally unaware of the ambush that awaited them.