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Good / Love

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pamper - To indulge with attention, comfort, and kindness

Hannah was excited for her day at the spa where she would be catered to and pampered.

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Other / Move

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spin - To turn around quickly on a central point or axis.

The baby was fascinated with the spinning top, watching it carefully until it fell over.

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Other / Move

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wriggle - To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements

The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.

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Bad / Confused

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bumble - To act or speak in a confused manner.

Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.

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Other / Stop

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clog - To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.

Some dirt was clogging the sink, so that the water in the sink didn't drain properly.

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Bad / Weak

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fade - To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

The colors on the old poster have started to fade from years in the sun.

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Bad / Angry

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lambaste - To criticize someone or something harshly

Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.

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Bad / War

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invade - To aggressively take over or occupy a place or country.

Of the 200 countries in the world, England did not invade 22 of them.

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Bad / Steal

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smuggle - To move goods illegally into or out of a country

The border guards were always on the lookout for people trying to smuggle guns into the country.

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Other / Desire

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yearn - To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Ever since her husband passed away, Samantha yearned for his presence every day.

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Other / Body

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waddle - To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion

The penguins waddled, taking a whole day to travel one mile.

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Other / Move

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fluctuate - To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.

Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.