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blip - An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend

The blip on the naval ship's radar indicated an approaching vessel, and the captain hoped it was a friendly one.

adjective

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tousled - Disordered or disheveled

Many models today ironically have tousled hair as a fashion statement.

verb

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loathe - To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something

Jerry and Newman loathed each other so much that their frequent arguments could be heard down the hall.

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humongous - Huge; enormous

When the family bought the Saint Bernard, they didn't realize how humongous he would become.

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pudgy - Slightly fat

Mark's dog Fido loved to eat, and as a result its body was a bit pudgy

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Good / Big
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whopping - Very large

Andrea could barely lift up her cat who must have weighed a whopping 80 pounds.

adjective

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Bad / Boring
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dreary - Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

The dreary sky cast the earth in darkness, the sun nowhere in sight.

verb

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Other / Entice
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cajole - To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.

adjective

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Bad / Pain
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grueling - Extremely tiring and demanding

Troops go through grueling training before they can finally serve their country.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting
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dingy - Gloomy and drab

Though it was very cheap, the old dirty room with its peeling walls was too dingy to even consider living in.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized
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slipshod - (typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization

The workers who were hired to build the house were cheaper, but their work was slipshod, incomplete, and dangerous.

verb

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guzzle - To drink something quickly.

Alan guzzled the bottle of wine because he was having a bad day.