Evil
Meaning: doing or about to do something illegal or wrong
Example: They caught him red-handed with his fingerprints all over the murder weapon. Read on
Meaning: to have an evil plan
Example: The children can be up to no good cooped up in that attic together for two hours. You must go up and check. Read on
Meaning: something unpleasant that must be done in order to achieve a goal or objective
Example: Mike saw his going to work for his father as a necessary evil if he was ever to own his own company someday Read on
Meaning: the misfortune which turns out to have advantages
Example: Losing that job turned out to be a blessing in disguise for him as it forced him to plunge into business. Read on
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