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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.

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Bad / Aggressive

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stun - To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state

The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.

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Good / Brave

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embolden - To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

Her teacher's praise emboldened her to speak up in class.

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Bad / Hostile

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belittle - To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.

A good rule of interpersoanl relationships is: Don’t belittle others just to make yourself feel better.

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Other / Slow

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shackle - Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively

Because John had so much debt, he felt he couldn't consider switching careers, and therefore felt shackled to a job that he hated.

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Bad / Mistake

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bobble - To lose one's grip (on a ball)

The wide receiver bobbled the ball and was unable to complete the play.

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Good / Strong

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tenacious - Not easily letting go or giving up.

Chuchill was tenacious in his resolve to defeat the Germans.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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irk - To irritate and annoy someone

"What irks me", Lenny said to himself after trying to call Betty for the 50th time, "is that after our fight Betty never answers my phone calls."

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Other / Surprise

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divulge - To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden.

The company wouldn't divulge any details about the new product, and it would be top secret until it came out.

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Bad / Attack

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overwhelm - To overcome resistance with tremendous force

The German army overwhelmed the French's Maginot line by going through its weak point in the Ardennes forest.

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Good / Flexible

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migrate - To travel to a new location or country, to live there temporarily or permanently.

Many birds migrate to southern climates in the winter, because during that season they find eating and living there easier.

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Bad / Attack

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usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.