verb

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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fidget - To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience

Ron nervously fidgeted with his hands before giving the speech to 10,000 people.

adjective

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Other / Surprise

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dumbfounded - So shocked that you cannot speak

The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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liability - Being legally responsible for something

After the car accident, the judge had to decide who had the greater liability for what happened.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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frown - A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness

Emojis displaying a frown are commonly used to communicate disapproval or unhappiness..

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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finicky - Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail

Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.

adjective

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Good / Calm

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nonchalant - (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

Snoopy was known for being nonchalant, never letting any problems get to him.

adjective

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Other / Body

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skinny - Being too thin

The horse just didn't like eating, and it was so skinny it could not do any work

verb

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Other / Entice

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cajole - To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.

verb

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Bad / Small

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shrivel - To wrinkle and contract, usually due to light, heat, and loss of moisture

Sunshine and the passage of time causes grapes to eventually shrivel into raisins.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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apathy - Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion.

Voter apathy can seriously impact the outcome of an election.

verb

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Other / Shape

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overlap - The way two things can share space, features, or time.

Their work schedules overlap on Tuesdays, so they often meet for lunch.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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defenseless - Weak and being unable to protect yourself from attack or harm.

When the lion pounced on the sheep, there was no way that the defenseless sheep would be able to survive.