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Other / Sound

howl - To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The dog howled loudly at the moon.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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homestretch - The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing.

The sales team knew they were in the homestretch of the year, and worked round the clock to meet their sales targets.

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howl - A cry of pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The wolf's howl echoed across the snowy field.

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Good / Love

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hug - To embrace or cuddle someone, often in a warm, supportive, or comforting manner.

She hugged the old teddy bear to her chest as she fell asleep.

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Bad / Dangerous

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hysteria - A state of extreme excitement, fear or anger in which a person, or a group of people, loses control of their emotions and starts to cry, laugh, etc.

There was almost mass hysteria when the band played their final song and some in the crowd rushed towards the stage.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

imbibe - To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.

Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.

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Other / Fast

hurl - To throw something with great force

It was the bottom of the 9th inning, and Mac hurled the baseball towards the batter, trying to strike him out.

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Good / Busy

hustle - To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction

When Ronald Reagan was shot at, Secret Service agents had to hustle him to safety.

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Bad / Strange

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Idiosyncrasy - A unique or peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic specific to an individual.

He had the idiosyncrasy of suddenly - when he wanted attention - to take off his shoes and socks and lift his feet in the air.

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Other / Slowly

hover - To remain in one place in the air

The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.

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honk - To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.

He honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.

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Bad / Steal

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huckster - A person who sells things of questionable value

At the county fair, the huckster was selling tickets to a concert that had been cancelled. .