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Good / Friendly

nounverb verb

nod - To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal

James nodded in interest as he listened to Alison's story.

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Bad / Unhappy

nounverb verb

wail - Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.

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Other / Body

nounverb noun

gaze - A steady intent look

Sheila's heart melted as she locked eyes with her baby's innocent gaze.

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Other / Wet

nounverb verb

ripple - Form or flow with undulating waves on the water's surface.

The surface of the lake rippled as a result of the evening wind.

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Bad / Attack

nounverb noun

rampage - A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people

The businessman had to clean up his store after the damage caused by the rioters' rampage.

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Other / Move

nounverb noun

trek - A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot

A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.

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Other / Move

nounverb noun

swoon - An occurrence of fainting

Exhausted from working 24 hours straight, the doctor fell into a swoon and landed on the floor.

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Bad / Aggressive

nounverb noun

rant - A spell of ranting; a tirade

His coworkers were forced to sit there and listen to Bob's angry rant about the summer heat.

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Other / Body

nounverb noun

squint - An act or instance of squinting

Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.

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Other / Wet

nounverb noun

dribble - A thin stream of liquid; a trickle

The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.

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Good / Friendly

nounverb noun

chitchat - Inconsequential conversation

Unlike their extroverted counterparts, introverts do not enjoy mindless chitchat.

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chitchat - Talk about trivial matters

Every morning, the secretaries would chitchat with each other over the latest gossip.