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yowl - A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress

Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.

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Other / Surprise

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astonish - To surprise or impress (someone) greatly

The audience was astonished by the amazing fireworks display at the end of the concert.

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Other / Body

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slender - Attractively thin

If a person can't lose weight, at least they can wear clothes that make them look more slender.

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Good / Good

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precious - (of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly

Despite its universal presence, water is still one of our most precious resources.

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sentimental - Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.

She kept the old letters as sentimental reminders of her childhood.

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Bad / Hurt

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stun - To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state

The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.

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innate - Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something.

The innate curiosity of children drives them to explore and learn about the world.

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destablizing - To cause a government or person to be unable to continue in the usual or desired way

The massive debt that King Louis XVI faced was destablizing for France, and led to the revolution of 1789.

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Bad / Aggressive

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oppressive - Unjustly harsh or tyrannical, especially in the use of power or control.

The regime was known for its oppressive laws that silenced dissent, so crowds that gathered risked the army breaking it up.

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Good / Flexible

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flex - Bend (a limb or joint)

Dylan flexed his muscles after his workout to see the progress he had made.

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Bad / Mistake

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fritter - To waste or squander time, money or resources.

My father told me I would prosper if I don't fritter away my time and money because they are equally precious.

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swath - A broad strip or area of something

The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.