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salvage - To save something from destruction or a bad situation.

After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.

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expedite - To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.

He asked the clerk to expedite his passport application because of his urgent travel needs.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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ogle - To stare at something or someone in a desirous way

Fran felt uncomfortable the way some of the passengers on the subway ogled her diamond necklace.

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scrounge - Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth

As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.

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Good / Exciting

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rave - To talk about someone or something with great enthusiasm

When Elvis' hit "Hound Dog" came out in 1956, it sold 10 million copies, and the whole world raved about it.

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dicker - To engage in petty argument or bargaining

Wayne would always dicker over the price of fish with the fish salesman at the market.

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neglect - To fail to care of something or someone properly.

During a mass emergency, it's important for the emergency room staff to remember not to neglect their need to eat and sleep.

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snoop - To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs

Betty paid the private investigator to snoop on her husband, and she found that her fears and concerns were totally unfounded.

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coddle - To treat in an indulgent or overprotective way

Many kids today are coddled by their parents who don't want them to experience difficulties in their lives.

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eavesdrop - To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.

He tried to eavesdrop on the phone coversation of the person sitting next to him.

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Bad / Delay

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dally - To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time

Ike had dozens of reports to read through, but he decided to dally in the office for most of the day instead of doing his work.

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peck - To strike or bite something lightly and quickly.

She gave her grandmother a quick peck on the cheek.