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slander - A false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation

Bill's company took a while to recover after his competitor broadcast a TV ad that contained slander about Bill's company's products.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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rebuke - An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism

After Jimmy embarrassed his family, they all participated in a rebuke of him so that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.

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Other / Other

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incredulous - (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

Even while the news interviewed him holding his giant check, Jake was still incredulous that he had won the lottery.

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Other / Inward

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modest - Humble and not boastful — not showing off one's achievements or abilitie, and avoiding attention.

The successful businesman, though he made lots of money, never lost his modest and simple manner towards everyone he met.

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Bad / Stupid

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bumbling - Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent

Homer was a bumbling fool who would also put his family members in danger.

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Other / Body

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snug - Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold

To protect herself from the cold, Paula wrapped herself in a snug blanket.

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Bad / Small

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tiny - Very small in size or amount; miniature.

The little girl held a tiny flower in her hand.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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fidget - Make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience

Ron nervously fidgeted with his hands before giving the speech to 10,000 people.

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digression - Moving away from the main subject, and then writing or talking about something else.

Because the topic of his speech was so serious, after a few minutes he used humor as a digression to lighten up the mood with a joke.

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ruddy - (of a person's face) having a healthy red color

Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.

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slither - Move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

Erin froze in fear as the snake slithered across the ground towards her.

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drowsy - Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep

Betty felt so drowsy that she took a nap while waiting in traffic.