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Other / Up+Down

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tumble - (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong

When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.

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Bad / Hurt

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jab - Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed

The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.

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Bad / Unhappy

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wail - A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby's wail echoed throughout the room as her diaper was being changed.

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Bad / Bad

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disgrace - The reduced respect that is caused by doing something very bad

Matt couldn't forgive himself for the disgrace he had brought on his family by his terrible behavior

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Bad / Small

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peek - A quick and typically furtive look

Before the play started, Jake took a peek at the audience sitting in their seats.

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Other / Light

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glow - A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion.

The glow from the fireplace made the room feel cozy and inviting.

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Good / Exciting

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intrigue - To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities

Though Steve didn't understand much about the field of Artificial Intelligence, he was intrigued about all the talk he heard about it, and he wanted to learn more about it.

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Bad / War

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massacre - Killing a lot of people

When the Mongols put down a rebellion, they massacred all the people who rebelled.

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Bad / Nervous

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shock - A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance.

The shock of the market crash left investors scrambling to adjust their portfolios.

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Good / Friendly

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schmooze - Talk intimately and cozily; gossip

Rob didn't like when his coworkers schmoozed about the latest happenings, but he couldn't help but hear it.

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Other / Sound

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holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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nag - A person who nags someone

Kevin had suspicions that his girlfriend was turning into a nag because she was always telling how to dress and what to do.