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— Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

…

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adjective

Engaged in or ready for action; characterized by energetic work, thought, or speech.

“The students were very active in class discussions, asking many thoughtful questions.”

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Dictionary Entry

nefarious

Part of Speech: adjectivePronunciation: /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/

Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.

In a Sentence

“Aliens have a nefarious connotation in many science fiction books.”

Origin

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Common Phrases

activities nefariouspractices nefariouspurposes nefarioustraffic nefariousdesigns nefariousbusiness nefarious
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Synonyms

evilgood-for-nothinginiquitoussinisterunderhandedvile

Antonyms

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Related Words

villainouswickedwickednessmalignantinfamousmalicious

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