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Other / Move

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swish - A hissing or rustling sound

The other runners only heard the swish of Usain Bolt running past them before he was gone.

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Bad / Unhappy

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wail - Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.

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Good / Exciting

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wonder - Something or someone that is very surprising, remarkable, or admirable.

The pyramids of Egypt are one of the ancient wonders of the world.

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Bad / Attack

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exile - To remove someone from a position or place and prevent their return.

He was exiled from his homeland for speaking out against the government.

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Other / Entice

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lure - Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something

Drug pushers sometimes hang out near school yards, using descriptions of fantastic experiences as a lure to get innocent young students to buy drugs.

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Other / Body

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snooze - Have a short, light sleep

Bob snoozed at his desk until his boss had to wake him up.

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Bad / Powerless

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scapegoat - To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault.

The manager tried to scapegoat the new employee for the project's delay, even though the problem had been caused by senior staff.

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Bad / Unhappy

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moan - A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or pleasure

As Earl lay in his hospital bed, his moans of pain were the only sounds in the room.

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Good / Successful

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stride - Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps.

The Supreme Court's decision was a signfication stride in the movement towards desegretation.

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Bad / Disorganized

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muddle - Bring into a disordered or confusing state

Reggie's tasks at work had muddled together into something he couldn't figure out.

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Other / Move

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squiggle - A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way

The doctor's signature was just a random bunch of squiggles that didn't look like anything.

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Good / Smart

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probe - Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument

For men, getting a prostate exam can involve a doctor probing their body in an uncomfortable procedure.