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swagger - Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

The millionaire swaggered into the fancy nightclub, knowing all eyes would be on him.

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Bad / Mistake

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unforgivable - So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused

He was fired because the company felt that stealing money was an unforgivable act.

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Bad / Powerless

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scapegoat - A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.

The employee was made the scapegoat for the project's failure, even though the entire team had contributed to the problems.

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Other / Wet

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spurt - A sudden and forceful gush of water.

People watched the spurt of water coming from the geyser against the picturesque sky.

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Bad / Unhappy

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sob - An act or sound of sobbing

Jason let out a sob when he realized that his mother was dying.

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squeal - Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

Pigs are known for squealing in the same way that dogs are known for barking.

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blush - Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame

Kelly blushed when her teacher told her she was a good student.

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Bad / Attack

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wreck - To destroy of severely damage something.

The tornando wrecked everything in its path.

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Bad / Afraid

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dread - Great fear or apprehension

Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.

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squeak - Make a high-pitched sound or cry

The mouse squeaked in a high pitch to its fellow mice when it found a food source nearby.

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cascade - A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope

Niagara Falls is the most famous natural cascade in the world.

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yowl - A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress

Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.