Brenda felt like she was going to retch after eating sushi from the gas station.
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326 of584 Bad /
Weak
verb
teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
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327 of584 Bad /
Aggressive
verb
oppress -
To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.
During the age of imperialism, the wealthy countries invaded and oppressed countries in Africa and Asia.
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328 of584 Bad /
Attack
verb
lambaste -
Criticize (someone or something) harshly
Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.
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329 of584 Bad /
Weak
verb
wither -
(of a plant) become dry and shriveled
The plant withered and died after Mona forgot to water and feed it.
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330 of584 Other /
Squeeze
verb
wring -
To squeeze and twist something.
Betty was good at wringing every cent out of every dollar she earned.
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331 of584 Bad /
Afraid
verb
cower -
Crouch down in fear
The dog cowered in fear as the sound of thunder filled the sky.
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332 of584 Other /
Move
verb
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Avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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333 of584 Good /
Flexible
verb
veer -
Change direction suddenly
Randy slammed on the brakes when the car in the next lane suddenly veered in front of him.
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334 of584 Other /
Inward
verb
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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335 of584 Bad /
Aggressive
verb
exploit -
To take unfair advantage of
At the start of the industrial revolution, factory owners would exploit the workers by giving them low wages and making them work long hours.
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336 of584 Bad /
Unfriendly
verb
scold -
Remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily
When her dog tracked mud onto the carpet, Yvonne scolded him angrily.
