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contemplate - To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.

Now that Angela had graduated from college, she had to contemplate whether to get a job or get a more advanced degree.

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Other / Body

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chomp - To munch or chew vigorously and noisily

Nobody liked to eat with Frank because he would always chomp his food loudly.

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Good / Calm

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browse - To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.

I like to browse online shops even when I’m not planning to buy anything.

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Bad / Hurt

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thrash - To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently

After Steve insulted his wife, Owen thrashed him until he apologized.

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Bad / Attack

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inundate - To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with

Reggie tried to sneak out for his lunch break before his boss could inundate him with more work.

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Bad / Disorganized

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unravel - To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.

The worst part of owning headphones is having to unravel the tangled wires.

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Other / Desire

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yearn - To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Ever since her husband passed away, Samantha yearned for his presence every day.

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Bad / War

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hijack - To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.

The pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship off the coast.

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Bad / Hostile

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rankle - To act in a way that is annoying and irritating.

Drake would get angry when his coworkers would rankle him with ridiculous requests.

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Other / Move

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jostle - Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd

Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.

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Good / Love

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nurture - To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.

Parents should nurture their children’s creativity and confidence.

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Bad / Attack

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debunk - To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)

No matter how many false myths exist, the truth will always debunk them.