verb

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Other / Wet

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dunk - To dip or submerge something in liquid.

Fondue meals were Jessie's favourite because she liked to dunk her food in delectable sauces.

noun

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Good / Happy

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levity - A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.

His attempt at levity during the tense meeting helped everyone relax.

noun

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Good / Happy

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mirth - Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

The night was full of mirth as the friends laughed at each other's jokes.

verb

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Good / Love

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embrace - To hold someone tightly in your arms, usually as a sign of love, affection, or comfort.

She embraced her friend after not seeing her for years.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

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concede - To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition.

After they debated for hours , Jim showed tangible proof that he was right, and his friend reluctantly conceded that Jim was right.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

peeve - A cause of annoyance

Jeff talking about his ex-girlfriend was Jim's pet peeve, and he would always cover his ears in annoyance.

noun

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Other / Sound

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squeal - A long, high-pitched cry or noise

Peter let out an excited squeal when his package arrived in the mail.

verb

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Other / Fast

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bolt - To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly

He saw the police and bolted out the back door, and the police could not locate him..

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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sham - A thing that is not what it is purported to be

To the naked eye, a counterfeit handbag looks like the real thing, instead of a poorly made sham that it really is.

noun

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Bad / Confused

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controversy - A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.

The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.

verb

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Good / Smart

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scrutinize - To look at something in great detail, often to understand it better or to detect any flaws or issues.

The detective carefully scrutinized the evidence he had gathered, trying to find a clue that might help him figure out who committted the crime.

noun

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Bad / Weak

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ruin - The condition of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or reduced to a state of collapse, often beyond repair.

The financial scandal resulted in the ruin of his career, and it led to public disgrace and the loss of his job.