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Other / Sound

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stammer - To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words

Once he realized he was speaking to a large crowd, Quentin nervously stammered his way through his speech.

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Bad / Disgusting

audio

reek - To give off a very strong and unpleasant odor; to stink.

The pile of trash reeked so badly that Sheila could smell it from a block away.

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Good / Pleasure

audio

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.

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Bad / Weak

Url audio

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 / Dangerous

Url audio

perish - To cease to exist or come to an end; disappear or be destroyed.

Many brave soldiers perished in the battle.

verb

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Bad / Disgusting

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repel - To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.

His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

audio

bask - To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.

When Joe completed the project, he took a week off and did nothing but bask in the sun on the beach, of course totally covered with sun tan lotion.

verb

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Other / Sound

audio

tinkle - To make a light, clear ringing sound

The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.

verb

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Bad / Weak

Url audio

hobble - To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury

After she broke her leg, she would hobble around to get anywhere.

verb

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Other / Fast

audio

scoot - To leave somewhere quickly

After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

audio

hamper - To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles

Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.

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Bad / Pain

Url audio

degenerate - To decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally

After Bill started taking drugs, his life went downhill until his his relationships, health, and finances had totally degenerated.