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Good / Exciting

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Inspire - To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.

The coach’s speech inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.

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Bad / Delay

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linger - Stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave

The waiter and waitress staff needed to head home, but they first had to wait for the lingering customers to leave.

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Other / Desire

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yearn - Have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Ever since her husband passed away, Samantha yearned for his presence every day.

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Other / Sound

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tinkle - To make a light, clear ringing sound

The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.

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Other / Sound

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Honk - To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.

The taxi driver honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.

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Other / Move

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scram - Leave or go away from a place quickly

Once a fight broke out inside the bar, Sam knew he had to scram.

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Bad / Aggressive

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Interrogate - To question someone thoroughly, usually in an aggressive manner.

The detective had to interrogate the suspect to uncover the truth about the crime.

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Bad / Dangerous

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Jeopardize - To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.

Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.

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Good / Smart

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Cognizant - Mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.

He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..

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Good / Friendly

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Entrust - To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable.

She entrusted her best friend with the keys to her house while she was away.

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Other / Move

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grope - Feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands

The people's hands groped for the money dangling above them.

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Bad / Attack

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debunk - Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)

No matter how many false myths exist, the truth will always debunk them.