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Bad / Aggressive

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pushy - Acting in a way that is overly eager to advance one’s own interests or opinions, often disregarding others' comfort or boundaries.

The saleswoman was so pushy that I had to walk out of the store because she wouldn’t stop trying to sell me things I didn’t need.

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Bad / Nervous

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falter - To lose strength or momentum; to weaken or stumble; to hesitate in action, purpose, or speech.

Her voice began to falter as she delivered the emotional speech.

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Bad / Small

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curtail - To stop, reduce or limit something.

Tripling the fine for speeding was successful in curtailing the number of traffic accidents caused by speeding.

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Good / Friendly

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placate - To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.

He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.

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Other / Move

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jiggle - To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down

When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that this would open the door.

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Good / Pleasure

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partake - To become involved with or take part in something with other people

Though he was on a diet, he agreed to go to the dessert room at the end of the party, and partake of some of the delicious offerings.

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Other / Body

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chomp - To munch or chew vigorously and noisily

Nobody liked to eat with Frank because he would always chomp his food loudly.

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Bad / Strange

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flaunt - To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms

He seemed to flaunt the rules, walking in late without explanation.

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Other / Slow

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plod - To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps

Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.

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Other / Inward

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brag - To speak in a boastful manner

Ilya bragged to everyone in the office about his new promotion.

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Good / Successful

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rebound - To recover from a bad situation.

The company's stock did badly at first, but it rebounded when it hired a new president.

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Good / Pleasure

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indulge - To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do

Though Beverly was on a diet, every once in a while she would indulge in an ice cream sundae.