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Bad / Unhappy

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moan - Make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or displeasure

Sara knew that whenever her baby started to moan softly, it would only be a short time before he started to cry.

verb

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Good / Strong

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bolster - To support or strengthen; prop up

Drinking Gatorade while exercising is a good way to bolster performance.

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Other / Move

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recede - To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.

After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.

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Bad / Unhappy

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distress - A state of extreme sorrow, pain, or suffering.

His face showed signs of distress during the tough exam.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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strategic - Acting carefully according to a plan in order to achieve a particular goal

During the press conference, the mayor made sure he answered the questions strategically rather than just emotionally.

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Bad / Pain

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plight - A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity.

The community came together to help improve the plight of the homeless during the harsh winter months.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

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shudder - To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear

Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.

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Bad / Dangerous

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meltdown - A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process

The safety system was designed to prevent a nuclear meltdown in case of an emergency.

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Bad / Powerless

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plead - To make an emotional appeal

The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.

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Other / Squeeze

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squish - The act of crushing something that is soft

Looking up at the giant person's shoe above him, the bug knew he was about to get squished.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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schlep - To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy.

For his new job as a mover, Joey had to schlep heavy boxes into and out of homes all day long.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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offensive - Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.

The garbage gave off an offensive odor that filled the entire alleyway.