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clatter - A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other

The clatter of falling dishes echoed across the room.

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Bad / Unhappy

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yowl - Make a loud wailing cry

John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.

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lament - To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.

She lamented the loss of her childhood home after it was demolished.

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Bad / Dishonest

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scheme - A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect, often through deceptive means

It's better to be honest and work hard, and not spend too much time devising or falling for schemes that are tempting shortcuts to making money.

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martyr - A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

Socrates could have run away, but as a matter of integrity, he drank the hemlock and chose to be a martyr.

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blitz - Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz

The soldiers blitzed the enemy before they were able to stop the attack.

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spoof - A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect

During the 2016 election season, Kate McKinnon would act in a spoof where she portrayed Hillary Clinton.

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fling - Throw or hurl forcefully

The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.

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nudge - Prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something

Simon nudged Randy because he wanted him to look up from his drink.

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Good / Exciting

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thrill - Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

The massive roller coaster thrilled the thousands of people at the amusement park on a daily basis.

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lag - To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.

He started to lag behind in the marathon due to exhaustion.

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dip - To lower something briefly into a liquid, typically for a short time.

She dipped the brush into the paint before starting her artwork.