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Good / Happy

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elated - Filled with joy, pride, or high spirits, often due to a sense of achievement or good news.

She was elated when she graduated from the university with an excellent grade.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

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shuffle - To move similar things from one position or place to another.

Before he did the card trick, the magician shuffled the cards.

adjective

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Good / Big

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sprawling - Spread out over a large area.

Sunshine Acres was a sprawling housing development of hundreds of houses over an very large area.

verb

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Other / Desire

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hanker - To feel a strong desire to do or have something

Charles hadn't eaten all day and was hankering for anything that would satisfy his hunger.

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Bad / Dangerous

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precarious - Not safe and likely to fall or fail

Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.

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Good / Friendly

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folks - A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.

I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.

noun

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Bad / Hostile

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bully - Someone who threatens or coerces others who are smaller or weaker

Bart was the schoolyard bully, and all the other kids were afraid of him.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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dicker - To engage in petty argument or bargaining

Wayne would always dicker over the price of fish with the fish salesman at the market.

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Other / Wet

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spurt - A quick, forceful flow of liquid, gas, or another substance.

The dog tried to drink the water as it was spurting out of the hose.

verb

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Good / Exciting

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exclaim - To cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion

When she realized that she had just won the 100 million dollar lottery, Liz exlaimed, "I've been hoping for this day all my life!"

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Good / Friendly

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hobnob - To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status

The social event was Terry's chance to hobnob with other people in his industry.

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Other / Wet

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drip - To release or fall in slow, small drops of liquid, often steadily or at intervals.

Water began to drip from the ceiling after the heavy rain.