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Other / Squeeze

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crinkle - Form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression

As an older man, Robert's skin crinkled around his eyes when he smiled.

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Bad / Attack

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ravage - Cause severe and extensive damage to

The tornado ravaged the town, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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dull - Not bright, vivid, or shiny; lacking sharpness or luster.

The sky was covered in dull gray clouds all day.

verb

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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.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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wreak - Cause (a large amount of damage or harm)

Joan yelled at her dog after it wreaked havoc throughout the house.

verb

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Other / Wet

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gurgle - Make a hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle

When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.

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Good / Exciting

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thrill - A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

Harlan Coben is one of the bestselling writers today because of the constant thrills he provides to readers.

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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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Bad / Attack

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puncture - To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.

The intense criticism seemed to puncture her confidence, making her doubt her abilities.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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gimmick - A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

Sales promotions like "buy one, get one free" are a common marketing gimmick.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

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amok - to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner

After Mendel saw the drunken peasants running amok destroying his little village, he knew it was time to leave Russia and go to America.

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Bad / Dishonest

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swindle - Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions

Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.