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Good / Smart

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Heed - To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.

The hikers didn’t heed the storm alert and got caught in heavy rain.

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Other / Move

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Ascend - To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.

Over the years, he ascended from a junior employee to become the company’s CEO.

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Bad / Aggressive

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squelch - To inhibit or suppress

The press secretary firmly denied and squelched the false rumors about the president's policy.

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Other / Entice

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wheedle - Employ endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give one something

Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.