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Other / Shape

nounverb verb

lump - Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.

When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.

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Good / 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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Other / Other

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snag - Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out

Horace had to repair the hole in his pants that was caused when it snagged on a sharp hook.

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Other / Move

nounverb verb

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Dip - To lower something briefly into a liquid, typically for a short time.

She dipped the brush into the paint before starting her artwork.

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Other / Body

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slouch - Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way

Too many students slouch in their chairs nowadays instead of sitting up straight.

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Other / Wet

nounverb noun

drizzle - Light rain falling in very fine drops

The light drizzle created small ripples in the water.

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Other / Move

nounverb noun

whirl - A rapid movement around and around

He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.

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Bad / Dishonest

nounverb noun

leech - A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others

Joan loved Barry, but because he never worked and just played video games all day, she was concerned that he was just a leech and didn't really love her in return.

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Bad / Attack

nounverb noun

smash - An act or sound of something smashing

The smash of glass was caused by the bullet flying through it.

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Other / Move

nounverb verb

wiggle - Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

Ian's dog tried to wiggle through the doggy door, but its body was too fat to fit through.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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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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Bad / Dishonest

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scheme - Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong

The family butler was always polite, but in his mind he was always scheming how to steal the family's jewels.