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Bad / Dirty

scuff - To scrape or brush the surface of something such as a shoe or other object, against something else.

Quincy had to take his car in for repairs after his bumper scuffed a brick wall.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

fester - For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with

After their fight, Joan and David had a long talk to patch things up, because they didn't want to let any bad feelings fester.

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Bad / Hostile

taunt - To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.

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Other / Move

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fluctuate - To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.

Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.

adjective

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Good / Good

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remarkable - Referring to something that stands out due to its quality, achievement, or uniqueness.

The athlete’s remarkable recovery from injury amazed both doctors and fans alike, as he returned to the competition stronger than ever.

verb

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chuck - To throw (something) carelessly or casually

The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

clobber - To hit (someone) hard

Muhammad Ali would frequently clobber his opponents until they couldn't get up.

noun

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Bad / War

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atrocity - An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.

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Other / Squeeze

cling - (of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to

The small child would cling to her mother to avoid getting separated from her.

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Bad / Aggressive

stifle - To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion

Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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negligible - So small or unimportant that it can be ignored or doesn't have a noticeable effect; insignificant in amount, size, or impact — too minor to be worth considering.

The difference in price was negligible, so she bought the higher-quality clothing.

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Good / Calm

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reverie - A mental state where a person is lost in thoughts, often pleasant or imaginative, disconnected from the immediate surroundings.

She was lost in a reverie, staring out the window and remembering all the places she had travelled to on previous trips.