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shortchange - To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.

The store shortchanged me when it gave me a coat that was not nearly as nice as the damaged one I had returned.

verb

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Other / Move

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converge - To come together from different directions and meet at a point.

The streams converge into a single river near the valley.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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grouch - A person who is in a bad mood and complains a lot.

When I complained about sitting on the wet grass, I was told that I just sounded like a grouch.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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docile - Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

The lion tamer was so talented that any lion near him acted completely docile.

noun

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Good / Good

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fidelity - Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.

When the British soldiers swore fidelity to the Queen, they meant it, and they conducted themselves with great pride and loyalty.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

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scary - Something that induces feelings of fear, dread, or anxiety, often due to its unsettling or dangerous nature.

She stayed frozen in her bed, unable to get up and investigate the scary sound she heard in the middle of the night.

noun

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Other / Light

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glare - Strong and dazzling light

The glare of the sun can make driving difficult because it obstructs the driver's vision.

verb

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Bad / Small

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peek - Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner

Using his binoculars, Eddie was able to peek at the bird's nest in the distance.

verb

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Good / Smart

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concoct - To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.

They concocted a brilliant plan to surprise their friend on her birthday.

noun

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Bad / Bad

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mobster - A member of an organized crime group, a gangster involved in illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, extortion, or racketeering.

The film tells the story of a young mobster rising through the ranks of the Mafia.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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hype - Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion, that often turns out to be false

Todd spread the hype that his party was going to be the event of the year, but only a few people showed up.

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Other / Up+Down

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droop - To hang or bend downward limply.

His shoulders drooped after hearing the bad news.