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Bad / Small

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vanish - Disappear suddenly and completely

During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.

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Other / Wet

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drench - Wet thoroughly; soak

The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.

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Bad / Mistake

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fritter - To waste or squander time, money or resources.

My father told me I would prosper if I don't fritter away my time and money because they are equally precious.

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Bad / Angry

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Critical - Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.

The father was always critical of his son's behavior, never saying anything positive, and that did not have a good effect on their relationship.

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Bad / Attack

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undermine - To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization

The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.

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Bad / Mistake

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Humbling - Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.

Receiving so much help from strangers during hard times was a humbling experience.

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Bad / Dangerous

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jeopardize - To subject somebody or something to the risk of loss, harm, danger or failure.

Wally hated gambling because his father's reckless example had shown him what happens if you foolishly jeopardize everything you have.

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Other / Move

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zigzag - To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.

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Other / Body

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pucker - (especially with reference to a person's face) tightly gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds

Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.

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Good / Love

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cherish - Protect and care for (someone) lovingly

Kayla cherished her dog and would show him affection all the time.

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Other / Move

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slither - Move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

Erin froze in fear as the snake slithered across the ground towards her.

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Other / Slow

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sway - Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side

Danny felt at ease in the hammock as he gently swayed back and forth.