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Good / Friendly

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chat - An informal conversation

To learn more about his employees, the CEO would hold a chat with them as often as he could.

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Bad / Disgusting

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trash - Damage or wreck

When Adam's parents were shocked that he and his friends had trashed their home while they were away on vacation.

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Bad / Attack

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ambush - A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

The cavalry rode on their horses in the dry mountain area, totally unaware of the ambush that awaited them.

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Other / Move

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tumble - (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong

When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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Burden - To place a load or responsibility on someone.

Please don’t burden yourself with more work than you can handle.

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Good / Friendly

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wink - An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a signal

With just a wink of this eye, the celebrity acknowledged his fans cheering him on at the movie premiere.

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Other / Other

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sketch - Make a rough drawing of

The art designer sketched a prototype of the new car model before the automotive company began production on it.

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Bad / Attack

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Exile - To remove someone from a position or place and prevent their return.

He was exiled from his homeland for speaking out against the government.

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Good / Friendly

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Reprieve - A temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or undesirable situation, often granted as a mercy or to allow for further consideration.

The condemned prisoner was granted a reprieve by the governor, who delayed the execution to allow for further investigation.

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Bad / Dishonest

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scheme - A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect, often through deceptive means

It's better to be honest and work hard, and not spend too much time devising or falling for schemes that are tempting shortcuts to making money.

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Good / Love

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Embrace - The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection.

She ran into her mother’s arms and they shared a warm embrace.

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Bad / Dangerous

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Crack - A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.

She noticed a crack in the wall after the small earthquake.

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