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Bad / Small

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eke - Manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty

Throughout the third world, many people can barely eke out a living from their small plot of land.

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Bad / Weak

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Beg - To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.

When he lost his job, he was so hungry that he had to beg strangers for something to eat.

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Other / Inward

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Repent - To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context.

He decided to repent for his past mistakes and bad behavior by asking others for forgiveness and working hard to be a better person.

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Bad / Aggressive

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coerce - To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.

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Bad / Attack

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demolish - Pull or knock down (a building)

The old building was demolished in order to make room for a new one to be put in its place.

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Good / Love

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adore - Love and respect (someone) deeply

The newlywed couple adored each other and every day found new aspects about each other that they loved.

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Other / Body

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shrug - Raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'

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Other / Move

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shred - Tear or cut into shreds

With the FBI catching up to him, the crooked CEO shred as many incriminating documents as he could find.

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Other / Desire

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Evoke - To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind.

The old photograph evoked memories of his childhood home.

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Other / Squeeze

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wring - To squeeze and twist something.

Betty was good at wringing every cent out of every dollar she earned.

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Bad / Attack

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clash - Meet and come into violent conflict

The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.

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Bad / Dangerous

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lurk - (of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something

Artie lurked under his sister's bed so he could jump out and scare her when she least expected it.