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holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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dainty - Delicately small and pretty

Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.

verb

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Other / Slowly

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ramble - To walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.

Sometimes on the weekend, Joe would like to just ramble in the woods and think about the week that was and the week that was about to be.

verb

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Good / Love

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nurture - To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.

Parents should nurture their children’s creativity and confidence.

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Other / Entice

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cajole - To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.

adjective

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crisp - Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)

I was hungry, and the crisp crackers with cheese tasted delicious.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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fend - To look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others

Martha wanted to teach her kids how to cook, so she let them fend for themselves in the kitchen.

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Bad / Attack

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banish - To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.

The man who didn’t take his hat off when the king’s carriage rode by was banished from the capital for 5 years.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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articulate - The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.

In the story Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, the country was impressed by how this simple man was so articulate.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

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concede - To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition.

After they debated for hours , Jim showed tangible proof that he was right, and his friend reluctantly conceded that Jim was right.