verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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wrangle - To have a long and complicated dispute

Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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harried - To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others

Jim didn't like being a waiter, because he always felt harried by the demands of all the customers.

verb

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Other / Move

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pivot - To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.

In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.

adjective

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Other / Wet

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slippery - Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.

Be careful—the floor is slippery after being mopped.

adjective

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Other / Move

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incessant - Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior.

The incessant barking of the neighbor’s dog kept me awake all night.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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boobytrap - A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.

The army often sends dogs into abandoned houses just in case the enemy put boobytraps there that could explode.

verb

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Good / Love

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cherish - To protect and care for (someone) lovingly

Kayla cherished her dog and would show him affection all the time.

noun

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Other / Move

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swoon - An occurrence of fainting

Exhausted from working 24 hours straight, the doctor fell into a swoon and landed on the floor.

adjective

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Good / Busy

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frisky - Playful and full of energy

Janie's puppy was so frisky that playing with him was like a full-time job.

verb

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Good / Smart

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brainstorm - To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.

Let’s brainstorm to think of some marketing ideas for our new product.

noun

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Bad / Pain

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bruise - A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.

He fell off his bike and got a bruise on his arm.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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machinations - Crafty schemes or plots, especially intended to achieve something deceitful or underhanded; secret or complicated plans, often with a negative or manipulative goal.

The villain's machinations were finally exposed, revealing his plan to transfer other people's money into his own account.