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Other / Move

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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 / Dishonest

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leech - A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others

Joan loved Barry, but because he never worked and just played video games all day, she was concerned that he was just a leech and didn't really love her in return.

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Other / Move

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thrust - Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.

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Bad / Small

nounverb noun

flicker - An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness

Wade's TV signal was reduced to undecipherable flicker once his cable had been cut off.

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Good / Pleasure

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Breeze - A gentle and refreshing curent of air.

Even though our 2 hour hike was not easy, we were constantly refreshed by the cool spring breeze.

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Other / Move

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whirl - Move or cause to move rapidly around and around

The tornado whirled towards the town, soon to leave destruction in its wake.

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Other / Body

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gaze - A steady intent look

Sheila's heart melted as she locked eyes with her baby's innocent gaze.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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Gossip - Informal conversation or stories, often of a trivial or sensational nature, about others.

Though it only involves words, gossip about other people can cause deep wounds, and injure them socially and psychologically for life.

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Bad / Aggressive

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prey - Hunt and kill for food

The owl swooped down and preyed on an unlucky fish for dinner.

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Good / Happy

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grin - Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open

Jose grinned with excitement when his parents told him he was getting a puppy for his birthday.

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Other / Move

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sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming a small puddle.

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Other / Sound

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

The dog howled loudly at the moon.