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Other / Wet

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trickle - (of a liquid) flow in a small stream

Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.

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Good / Happy

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grin - Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open

Jose grinned with excitement when his parents told him he was getting a puppy for his birthday.

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Other / Move

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cascade - A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope

Niagara Falls is the most famous natural cascade in the world.

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Bad / Attack

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Puncture - To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.

The intense criticism seemed to puncture her confidence, making her doubt her abilities.

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Other / Shape

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Bend - To shape something that is straight into a curve or angle; or to move your body so that it is no longer upright or straight.

She had to bend down to pick up the dropped keys.

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Good / Friendly

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wink - Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting

The waitress winked at Harold when she saw him because he was the diner's best customer.

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Good / Friendly

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schmooze - A long and intimate conversation

Schmoozing is a common form of communication, but it can end up being harmful to people's reputations.

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Good / Strong

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boost - Help or encourage (something) to increase or improve

Pete bought ten lottery tickets instead of one because he figured that would boost his chances of winning.

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Bad / Disgusting

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stink - Have a strong unpleasant smell

The garbage would stink so much that Beck could smell it from down the street.

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Good / Happy

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guffaw - A very loud and hearty laugh

When Pete told a joke to the other men around the pot belly stove in the general store, they let out a guffaw of laughter.

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Other / Light

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Eclipse - A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.

The rise of smartphones brought about the eclipse of older mobile devices.

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Escort - A person or group who accompanies someone to provide protection, guidance, or company in social engagements.

The military provided an escort for the supply convoy through dangerous territory.

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