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Good / Successful

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rebound - To recover from a bad situation.

The company's stock did badly at first, but it rebounded when it hired a new president.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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tattle - Report another's wrongdoing

Jack tried to sneak out of the house, but Howie tattled on him to their parents.

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Bad / Attack

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mangle - Severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing

The speeding car was mangled beyond belief when it hit the tree at 80 miles an hour.

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Other / Move

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engulf - To surround something completely

After the accident, a minute after Dan got out of the car, the car was engulfed in flames.

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Other / Move

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plunge - To quickly fall a long way down

When the summer heat hits, few things are as enjoyable as plunging into the pool.

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Bad / Attack

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mutilate - To damage something severely

The grizzly bear not only killed Alan's dog, but mutilated its body beyond recognition.

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Other / Inward

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gloat - To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune

"You can gloat about your victory now", Johnny shouted at the other football captain, "but next year I assure you we'll beat you badly".

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Bad / Unfriendly

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heckle - Interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse

When the woman heckled the comedian, he stopped his routine to insult her so cleverly, that she regretted starting up with him.

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Other / Light

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kindle - Light or set on fire

Stuck in the cold wilderness, Mitch had to kindle a pile of sticks so he wouldn't freeze to death.

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Bad / Aggressive

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expunge - Erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)

Terrence accepted the plea deal of one year of community service in exchange for the court expunging his criminal record.

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Good / Beautiful

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festoon - To decorate a place for a special occasion by hanging lights, colored paper, balloons, flowers, etc.

When Jack graduated from law school, his family and friends threw him a party outside festooned with lights and decorations.

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Other / Move

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chuck - Throw (something) carelessly or casually

The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.