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Other / Sound

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growl - (of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat

Brian growled back at his dog, but it just made her angrier.

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Bad / Dishonest

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swindle - A fraudulent scheme or action

Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.

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Bad / Attack

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rampage - (especially of a large group of people) rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner

The wild elephant rampaged through the town, knocking over motorcycles and cars.

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Good / Smart

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probe - Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument

For men, getting a prostate exam can involve a doctor probing their body in an uncomfortable procedure.

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Bad / Disgusting

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belch - The loud noise that comes from gas exiting the stomach through the mouth, usually after eating.

In the middle ages, it was considered good manners to belch after eating a meal at a host’s house.

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Other / Body

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tingle - To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation

Acupuncture can often cause someone's skin to tingle.

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Bad / Dishonest

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loot - To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot

After the hurricane had destroyed the town, its desperate residents looted stores for basic supplies.

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Other / Light

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Eclipse - A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.

The rise of smartphones brought about the eclipse of older mobile devices.

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Bad / Attack

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ridicule - Subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

John's friends ridiculed him for wearing a funny outfit.

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Other / Move

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squiggle - To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm

The crafty criminal squiggled free of his handcuffs and was able to escape.

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Other / Move

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slap - To hit quickly with the flat part of the hand

Maria reacted to the insult by slapping Jim in the face.

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Good / Friendly

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schmooze - Talk intimately and cozily; gossip

Rob didn't like when his coworkers schmoozed about the latest happenings, but he couldn't help but hear it.