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Bad / Unhappy

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wallow - To indulge in something in an unrestrained way

Instead of figuring out how to fix his problems, Tom just wallowed in self-pity.

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Other / Sound

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croon - To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner

In her younger days, Wilma would be spellbound when she heard Frank Sinatra crooning to her over the radio.

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Other / Squeeze

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crumple - To crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled

Greg crumpled up so much paper that the wastebasket began overflowing.

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Bad / Steal

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filch - To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way

In some states, filching something as small as a pack of gum can lead to being arrested.

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Other / Wet

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dunk - To dip or submerge something in liquid.

Fondue meals were Jessie's favourite because she liked to dunk her food in delectable sauces.

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Bad / Aggressive

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stonewall - To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.

The government was accused of stonewalling the investigation into the scandal, making it difficult to find witnesses and evidence.

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Bad / Dangerous

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detonate - To cause something to explode suddenly and violently.

One small spark is enough to detonate a barrel of fireworks.

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Good / Successful

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clinch - To confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)

Both companies clinched the contract with each other and posed for pictures to celebrate.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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squabble - To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter

Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.

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Other / Body

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sniff - To draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it from running, or to express contempt

Because of their superior sense of smell, dogs sniff new people and objects to determine more information about them.

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Good / Strong

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bolster - To support or strengthen; prop up

Drinking Gatorade while exercising is a good way to bolster performance.

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Other / Slowly

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budge - To make or cause to make the slightest movement

Despite the men's best efforts, the heavy boulder still wouldn't budge an inch.