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Bad / Strange

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Flaunt - To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms

He seemed to flaunt the rules, walking in late without explanation.

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grope - Feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands

The people's hands groped for the money dangling above them.

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Bad / Aggressive

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frisk - As a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.

For many people, the most uncomfortable part of air travel is when the TSA agents frisk their bodies for dangerous materials.

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Bad / Attack

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conk - To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object.

The victim showed the police where the robber conked him on the side of the head before he took his wallet.

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Bad / Dishonest

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finagle - To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.

Brad didn't have a ticket to the sold-out rock concert, but he figured he could finagle his way in somehow.

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Other / Move

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hurtle - To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous

The large meteor was hurtling towards earth, and the astronomers estimated that it could land in a major city, causing astronomical damage.

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Good / Happy

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snicker - Give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh; snigger

Jon snickered to himself as everyone went around the group, telling each other about stupid things that they had done as kids.

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Bad / Aggressive

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Confiscate - To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.

The authorities confiscated the illegal goods at the border

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Bad / Dirty

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Singe - To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.

She accidentally singed her hair while cooking dinner and had to trim a bit off.

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Bad / Weak

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grovel - Lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward

When he was told he was being fired, Todd groveled on the ground and pleaded with his boss.

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Other / Inward

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Restrain - To physically or metaphorically prevent someone or something from moving, acting, or progressing.

The police officer had to restrain the crowd to prevent further chaos during the protest.

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plunge - To quickly fall a long way down

When the summer heat hits, few things are as enjoyable as plunging into the pool.