verb

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Bad / Hurt

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strangle - To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat

When Martha's boss shouted at her, she felt like was ready to strangle him, a feeling that she thankfully was able to control

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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wicked - Morally bad or evil in character or actions.

The wicked person behind the evil plot to take over the government had no sense of morality.

verb

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Other / Wet

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cleanse - To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.

The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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phantom - An appearance or illusion without material substance

Emily found it hard to succeed in whatever she tried because of a phantom voice in her ears telling her that she would always be a failure.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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chatter - Incessant trivial talk

The employees would gather around the water cooler every morning to engage in chatter about the weather.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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maneuver - To carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.

The pilot was able to maneuver the plane right and left, up and down, to avoid the oncoming hurricane.

verb

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Other / Inward

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swagger - Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

The millionaire swaggered into the fancy nightclub, knowing all eyes would be on him.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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viable - Able to survive or live under specific conditions; also feasible or practical to implement

Starting a food truck business seems like a viable option in this city.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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heavenly - Extremely pleasant or delightful.

After a long hike, the cool breeze on top of the mountain felt heavenly and refreshing.

noun

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Bad / Old

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hag - A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman

Pointing her wrinkled, bony fingers at the princess, the old hag told her she would never find her prince.

verb

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Other / Wet

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scald - To injure with very hot liquid or steam

A common danger in households is the possibility that children can be scalded with unattended hot water.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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deft - Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements

The ballet dancer impressed everyone with her deft footwork.