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Good / Happy

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frolic - To play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and light-spirited manner.

On the first warm spring day after the long harsh winter, the lambs were let out in the field and they frolicked playfully in the fresh grass.

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Other / Move

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skim - Remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid

The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.

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Other / Move

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shatter - Break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces

The force of the explosion shattered the glass windows.

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Other / Move

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swoop - (especially of a bird) move rapidly downward through the air

Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.

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Good / Busy

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Hasten - To move or act quickly.

The doctor hastened to the emergency room after he was called in the middle of the night.

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Other / Move

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tilt - For one side of an object to be lower than the other

Andrea had to tilt the draw open to get the tray inside.

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Bad / Aggressive

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stifle - Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion)

Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.

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Bad / Aggressive

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swat - Hit or crush (something, especially an insect) with a sharp blow from a flat object

After being annoyed by its buzzing, Morgan swatted the pesky fly with the fly swatter.

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Bad / Dishonest

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Exploit - To make full use of a resource or situation to one's advantage.

The company was accused of exploiting workers by paying them very low wages.

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Bad / Disorganized

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wallow - To indulge in something in an unrestrained way

Instead of figuring out how to fix his problems, Tom just wallowed in self-pity.

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Bad / Aggressive

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tussle - Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle

The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.

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Other / Slow

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Defuse - To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.

The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.