sinister
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The low-budget film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette as a man who makes a sinister bargain to win the affections of the woman he admires -- and must bear the consequences.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Eventually Lily and Mopple trot across the truth, not only about George’s murder but also the sinister plans other humans have for them.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
When given center stage, his Putin is commanding, reminding us of the real sinister power in the room.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
A sinister atmosphere hangs over the narrative, a marked shift from the cheerful fare of other major kid releases in the past several years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Blackcliff’s students are on leave, and the scrape of my sandals is the only sound to break the sinister quiet of the place.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
Vocabulary lists containing sinister
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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