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Bad / Hostile

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ridicule - To subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

John's friends ridiculed him for wearing a funny outfit.

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Bad / Pain

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torment - Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering

William enjoyed tormenting his younger sister until she would run away and complain to their mother.

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Other / Wet

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drizzle - Light rain falling in very fine drops

The light drizzle created small ripples in the water.

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Bad / Dishonest

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bluff - Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions

Tim had a bad poker hand but decided to bluff and bet all of his chips at once.

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Good / Energy

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flourish - To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment

With a healthy diet, children will flourish into healthy adults.

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Other / Sound

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twang - An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture

Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.

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Other / Inward

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blush - Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame

Kelly blushed when her teacher told her she was a good student.

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Other / Body

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nibble - To take small bites out of something.

Pam enjoyed watching her pet bunny as it would nibble on carrots.

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Bad / Unhappy

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sob - An act or sound of sobbing

Jason let out a sob when he realized that his mother was dying.

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Bad / Attack

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rampage - A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people

The businessman had to clean up his store after the damage caused by the rioters' rampage.

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Bad / Weak

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rupture - The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.

When he fell, the impact of the fall caused his spleen to rupture, requiring immediate surgery.

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Other / Inward

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swagger - Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

The millionaire swaggered into the fancy nightclub, knowing all eyes would be on him.