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Bad / Mistake

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slip - A small mistake or accident, often due to carelessness.

After he commented about her weight, he apologized for the slip of the tongue that he wished he hadn't said,

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Bad / Attack

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smash - An act or sound of something smashing

The smash of glass was caused by the bullet flying through it.

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Bad / War

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breach - The act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture.

After 6 months of siege, the invading army breached the city's wall and destroyed the city.

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holler - (of a person) give a loud shout or cry

Wade hollered to Joey far away in order to get his attention.

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Bad / Dangerous

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plague - A persistent trouble or source of distress, often something that causes great suffering or difficulty.

The plague of locusts devastated the crops, leaving the farmers in desperate need of assistance.

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Good / Smart

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bargain - To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.

The two executives bargained all day and came up with an agreement that was good for both of their companies.

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Other / Body

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squint - Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light

George lost his glasses, so he had to squint to see anything clearly.

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Other / Move

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squiggle - A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way

The doctor's signature was just a random bunch of squiggles that didn't look like anything.

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Good / Energy

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flourish - To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment

With a healthy diet, children will flourish into healthy adults.

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Bad / Steal

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swindle - A fraudulent scheme or action

Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.

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Bad / Hostile

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feud - Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict

The Hatfield and McCoy families famously feuded for generations, with each new generation continuing the fight.

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Bad / Unhappy

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frown - A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness

Emojis displaying a frown are commonly used to communicate disapproval or unhappiness..