downright com plete Examples She' s being downright difficult and obstructive These working conditions are unhealthy, if not downright (and probably extremely) dangerous
downright — complete Examples • She’s being downright difficult and obstructive. • These working conditions are unhealthy, if not downright (=and probably extremely) dangerous
villainy -a bad or criminal behavior or act Example I wouldn't have thought she was capable of such villainy. Charlie strongly denied the acts of villainy of which he was accused, such as forcing people to watch while he smashed up their homes
villainy — a bad or criminal behavior or act Example • I wouldn’t have thought she was capable of such villainy. • Charlie strongly denied the acts of villainy of which he was accused, such as forcing people to watch while he smashed up their homes
utility usefulness Example The utility of the rescue equipment has still to be assessed In a real emergency. Different tax arrangements apply to public utilities
utility — usefulness Example • The utility of the rescue equipment has still to be assessed in a real emergency. • Differenttax arrangements apply to public utilities
compassion pity Example I understand how difficult it must be for you,, she said with com passion The government hasn't shown much compassion for the sufferers
compassion — pity Example • “I understand how difficult it must be for you”, she said with compassion. • The government hasn’t shown much compassion for the sufferers
commendable worthy of praise Example She rescued a child who fell into the lake. her action was commendable
commendable — worthy of praise Example • She rescued a child who fell into the lake. Her action was commendable