Negative Conotation
Positive Conotation
Verbs
Miscellaneous
100

a thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way

Fiasco

100

perceive or recognize

Discern

100

a sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy; sudden rushing forth

Sally

100

put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force; crush, stop

Quell

200

regard or represent as being of little worth: to discredit or belittle

Disparage

200

a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others

Confidant(e)

200

express contempt for; ridicule or make fun of

Deride

200

(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual; reaching maturity early

Precocious

300

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected; to dread

Consternation

300

having a great deal of money; wealthy.

Affluent

300

deliberately avoid using; abstain from or keep away from

Eschew

300

hesitating or doubting; uncertain

Dubious

400

(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; careless or superficial


Perfunctory

400

possible or practical to do; practical.

Feasible

400

the process of becoming obsolete or the condition of being nearly obsolete; the process of wearing out

Obsolescence

400

talking fluently, readily, or incessantly; talkative

Voluble

500

distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated; disappointment

Chagrin

500

(of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation; commendable

Laudable

500

to chew

Masticate

500

showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences; contrary, persisting in error

Perverse

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