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Other / Sound

nounverb verb

howl - To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The dog howled loudly at the moon.

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Other / Move

nounverb noun

swoon - An occurrence of fainting

Exhausted from working 24 hours straight, the doctor fell into a swoon and landed on the floor.

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Other / Sound

nounverb noun

growl - A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog

A tiger's growl is a loud warning for any potential prey in the nearby area.

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Good / Happy

nounverb verb

giggle - Laugh lightly in a nervous, affected, or silly manner

Carrie giggled when she heard her favorite knock-knock joke.

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Bad / Afraid

nounverb noun

dread - Great fear or apprehension

Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.

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Good / Friendly

nounverb verb

nod - To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal

James nodded in interest as he listened to Alison's story.

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Good / Love

nounverb noun

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Embrace - The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection.

She ran into her mother’s arms and they shared a warm embrace.

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Other / Body

nounverb noun

slouch - A lazy, drooping posture or movement

Sitting in a slouch while hunched over a computer is a common problem today.

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Other / Sound

nounverb verb

clatter - Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound

The chains clattered against each other in the strong wind.

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Bad / Disgusting

nounverb verb

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stink - Have a strong unpleasant smell

The garbage would stink so much that Beck could smell it from down the street.

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Good / Busy

nounverb noun

surge - A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide

A surge of people broke through the barriers as the police tried to hold them back.

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Good / Friendly

nounverb noun

chat - An informal conversation

To learn more about his employees, the CEO would hold a chat with them as often as he could.