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Bad / Steal

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leech - To habitually exploit or rely on

The loan shark would leech off of Frank's desperation with absurdly high interest rates.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

audio

slap - To hit quickly with the flat part of the hand

Maria reacted to the insult by slapping Jim in the face.

noun

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Other / Other

audio

pooch - Slang word used to describe a dog.

Hillary loved her dog Matilda so much that she pushed her around in a pooch carriage made especially for dogs.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

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pout - To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.

When Kate's parents told her they didn't have time to go to the circus, she pouted.

noun

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Good / Successful

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celebrity - A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport

Alex didn't mind being a movie celebrity, with people always asking to take selfies with him.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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jarring - Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.

The loud and sudden fire alarm was jarring in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.

verb

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Other / Move

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tug - To pull with a lot of force

Betty cried after seeing the movie, because the story tugged at her heart's inner emotions.

noun

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Good / Love

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resonance - Feeling a shared rapport, energy, and communication with someone or something.

The husband and wife, not only loved each other, they also felt a deep resonance that made their time together especially rewarding and meaningful.

verb

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Other / Move

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squiggle - To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm

The crafty criminal squiggled free of his handcuffs and was able to escape.

verb

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Other / Wet

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parch - To make or become dry through intense heat.

The earth was parched from the relentless heat.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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antics - Funny, silly, or strange behavior

When Fran was depressed, her husband Eddie would engage in unusual antics - such as telling corny jokes or dressing like a clown - to cheer her up.

noun

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Good / Pleasure

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breeze - A gentle and refreshing curent of air.

Even though our 2 hour hike was not easy, we were constantly refreshed by the cool spring breeze.