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Other / Inward

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fend - Look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others

Martha wanted to teach her kids how to cook, so she let them fend for themselves in the kitchen.

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Other / Light

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dazzle - (of a bright light) blind (a person) temporarily

In the dark forest, the travelers were dazzled by the extremely bright stars in the sky.

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Other / Wet

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gurgle - Make a hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle

When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.

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Other / Move

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stoop - To bend one's body forwards and downwards

While exploring the cave, Bill sometimes had to stoop when the ceilings were low.

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Good / Love

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snuggle - Settle or move into a warm, comfortable position

Loving couples frequently snuggle with each other in order to keep warm.

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Bad / Dislike

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deplore - Feel or express strong disapproval of (something)

The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.

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Bad / Attack

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usurp - Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force

The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.

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Other / Entice

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Arouse - To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.

The teacher's passionate words aroused the curiosity in the students, and they paid attention to everything he said, and they learned a great deal.

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Bad / Weak

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snap - To break suddenly.

When Phil was climbing the ladder, he saw that one of its rungs had started to break,and would snap completely if he stepped on it.

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Good / Smart

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clarity - The ability to think about or understand something clearly

Discussions during group therapy helped Max have greater clarity about the challenges that confronted him.

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Bad / Disorganized

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scatter - Throw in various random directions

When Joe shot his shotgun, the birds scattered in all directions.

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Good / Strong

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Enforce - To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed.

The police are responsible for enforcing traffic laws.