verb

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tamper - To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

For the last few decades, Tylenol bottles have included a safety seal in order to prevent any unauthorized tampering.

noun

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Other / Shape

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clump - A compacted mass or lump of something

Torrie was impressed that the small clump of soil was enough for a plant to sprout from it.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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tiff - A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers

Calvin and Susie always had loud tiffs over minor issues.

adjective

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Bad / Crazy

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catatonic - Appearing to be in a daze or stupor; unresponsive, not moving or reacting.

His experiment with psychodelics left him in a catatonic state where he showed almost no emotion, and it that took years for him to recover.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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infest - The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction

The foundation of the house was shaky because it was infested with termites

verb

See noun

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Other / Other

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nip - Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply

Puppies tend to nip their owners' hands when they are young.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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reconcile - To bring two or more people or groups into a state of harmony or understanding after a disagreement or conflict.

After a long argument, they managed to reconcile their differences and rebuild their relationship, realizing how much they valued each other.

adjective

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Good / Calm

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suave - Charming and confident in manner: Especially in a smooth, polite way.

He was so suave that everyone at the party wanted to talk to him.

noun

See verb

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Good / Busy

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throng - A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

The handful of musicians on stage were outnumbered by the enormous throng of people in the audience.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

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dilettante - Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.

The dilettante writer attended literary events but never finished writing or publishing anything.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Hurt

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jab - Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed

The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.

noun

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Other / Stop

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hiatus - A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening.

His vacation in Alaska with his wife was a wonderful and exciting hiatus between their very stressful jobs.