Shane took a stumble when he tripped over a large rock on the sidewalk.
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Mistake
nounverb verb
fumble -
Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
The football player fumbled the ball, so the opposing players tried to grab it.
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Unfriendly
nounverb verb
jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
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Entice
nounverb noun
lure -
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
Drug pushers sometimes hang out near school yards, using descriptions of fantastic experiences as a lure to get innocent young students to buy drugs.
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Aggressive
nounverb verb
sneer -
Smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner
Dean sneered at the silly question Mike had asked him.
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Unfriendly
nounverb verb
nag -
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging
Sylvia would always nag her husband, saying that he should help with the chores instead of just sitting on the couch all day.
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Move
nounverb noun
trek -
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.
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Unhappy
nounverb verb
sob -
Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
Nicole sobbed when her mother told her she was taking her toys away.
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Exciting
nounverb noun
intrigue -
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme
The king's court was filled with intrigue, and there were constant rumors of plots to kill the king, and of plots where the king was trying to kill others.
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Move
nounverb noun
Picture
Glance -
To look quickly or briefly at something, often without giving it full attention.
He glanced at the menu but quickly decided to order the same dish as always.
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Friendly
nounverb verb
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.
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Light
nounverb noun
glitter -
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration
For arts-and-crafts enthusiasts, glitter is a popular and lively decoration.
