Bargain -
To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.
The two executives bargained all day and came up with an agreement that was good for both of their companies.
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Unfriendly
nounverb verb
rebuke -
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
The boss rebuked his employee's behavior with a stern warning.
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Other
nounverb verb
stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
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Dishonest
nounverb noun
plunder -
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property
The pirate's eyes grew wide at the sight of his newly acquired plunder of gold coins and jewels.
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Busy
nounverb verb
swarm -
(of insects) move in or form a swarm
The thousands of locusts swarmed until they blocked out most of the sky.
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Strong
nounverb noun
boost -
A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement
When he woke up after only a few hours of sleep, Mike knew he needed a cup of coffee to give him a boost.
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Wet
nounverb verb
thaw -
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.
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Unfriendly
nounverb noun
hassle -
Irritating inconvenience
Long lines at the airport were always an annoying hassle.
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Attack
nounverb verb
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Exile -
To remove someone from a position or place and prevent their return.
He was exiled from his homeland for speaking out against the government.
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Mistake
nounverb noun
flop -
A failure
When no one bought tickets for the play after opening night, the producer realized that it was going to be a flop.
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Sound
nounverb noun
squawk -
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person
A seagull's squawk is a common sound in beachside areas.
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Move
nounverb noun
jolt -
An abrupt rough or violent movement
Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
