verb

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Good / Busy

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hustle - To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction

When Ronald Reagan was shot at, Secret Service agents had to hustle him to safety.

noun

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Other / Shape

gully - A water-worn ravine

On their nature walk, Tim saw that erosion had left the gully completely dry.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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sniveling - Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people

Because Hannah always seemed to be sniveling, her mother had to spend more time than she had to always calm her down.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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hamper - To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles

Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

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dud - A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless

The rocket proved itself to be a dud when it soon fell to the ground after being launched.

verb

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Other / Body

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gash - Make a gash in; cut deeply

The knife was so sharp that Jesse knew it could gash his skin if he wasn't careful.

noun

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Bad / Old

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geezer - An old man

To most people, William was just an old geezer, but he didn't care as long as he got to feed the pigeons.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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sleek - (of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy

Shampoo commercials typically show women with very sleek hair that shines under the lights.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

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imbibe - To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.

Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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stymie - To prevent or hinder the progress of something.

When Alan got very sick, it stymied his plans and his ability to study for final exams.

verb

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Other / Body

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clench - To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.

After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.

noun

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Good / Brave

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verve - Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm

Louis Armstrong was known for his charisma and verve, and it charmed a whole generation of fans.