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Other / Move

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squiggle - To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm

The crafty criminal squiggled free of his handcuffs and was able to escape.

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Other / Other

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doodle - To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.

Joan couldn't concentrate on the boring teacher, and just spent the class doodling.

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Bad / Weak

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limp - A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness

Mike had a bad limp for the past 5 years, and it had been caused when he fell down a flight of stairs.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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hassle - Irritating inconvenience

Long lines at the airport were always an annoying hassle.

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Bad / Weak

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puncture - A sharp or sudden blow or impact, often causing damage to something like a tire, balloon, or container.

She noticed a puncture in her tire after driving over a sharp object on the road.

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Other / Body

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sneer - A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone

Elvis had many facial expressions while singing, including his famous sneer where his lips would curl up.

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Good / Happy

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guffaw - A very loud and hearty laugh

When Pete told a joke to the other men around the pot belly stove in the general store, they let out a guffaw of laughter.

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Other / Wet

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spurt - A quick, forceful flow of liquid, gas, or another substance.

The dog tried to drink the water as it was spurting out of the hose.

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Bad / Unhappy

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groan - To make a deep slow sound in response to pain or annoyance

Liz groaned and rolled her eyes when Jack made an unfunny joke.

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Other / Other

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mimic - Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule

The baby was surprised to see that his reflection in the mirror would mimic everything he was doing.

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Good / Flexible

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flex - The action or state of flexing

A simple flex of his muscles proved how strong Arnold Schwarzenegger once was.

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Good / Happy

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romp - (especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically

The polar bears romped with each other so roughly that they almost fell through the ice.