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Good / Friendly

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reassuring - Making you feel less worried or uncertain about something

The reassuring 3 words 'I love you' has a tremendously positive effect in relationships.

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Bad / Disgusting

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reprehensible - Describing behavior, actions, or conduct that is morally wrong and worthy of disapproval or condemnation.

Though he told people not to repeat it, it was reprehensible for him to spread rumors about his colleague, knowing it would damage her reputation.

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Other / Entice

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mesmerizing - To hold one's attention in an almost magnetic way

The audience at the circus were mesmerized by the acrobats.

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Other / Wet

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dunk - To dip or submerge something in liquid.

Fondue meals were Jessie's favourite because she liked to dunk her food in delectable sauces.

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Other / Sound

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grunt - A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person

The weightlifter let out a loud grunt before lifting the bar off of the ground.

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Other / Wet

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downpour - A lot of rain in a short time.

They were having a wonderful picnic, when the sudden downpour forced them to cover themselves with a large piece of plastic.

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Other / Move

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gyrations - Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.

The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.

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Bad / Disgusting

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belch - To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.

Matthew found that whenever he consumed lots of pizza and soda, it was only a matter of time before he would start to belch.

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Bad / Dishonest

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snatch - To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way

Lenny wanted to play with his brother's toy, so he tried to snatch it away from him.

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Good / Smart

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bargain - a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected.

This jacket was a total bargain—Bill got it for half the original price, and it was in perfect condition.

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Bad / Delay

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shirk - To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility.

Employees who shirk their duties result in unhappy customers and lower profits.

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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.