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marauder - A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others

During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.

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slip - A small mistake or accident, often due to carelessness.

After he commented about her weight, he apologized for the slip of the tongue that he wished he hadn't said,

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Good / New

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newfangled - Different from what one is used to; objectionably new

Ruth just wanted to see the newest pictures of her grandson, but she couldn't figure out this newfangled thing called e-mail.

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bash - To hit hard and forcefully

When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”

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dainty - Delicately small and pretty

Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.

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groan - A deep sound made in pain or annoyance

As his back pain suddenly came back, Bob let out a loud groan.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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rebuff - To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner

Merrick angrily rebuffed the salesman before he could even make his pitch.

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maul - (of an animal) To wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing

Animals in the jungle can be mauled by lions if they're too slow.

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trance - A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm

When Jerry heard the trance music, he let himself go, and he seemed to float to another state of consciousness - and he just danced with the crowd, and he felt one with the rhythm.

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Good / Friendly

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placate - To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.

He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.

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backfire - When a plan fails, to have the opposite result of what was intended.

The politician tried to hide his assets, in order to appear like a common man. But his plan backfired when they were revealed, and people saw that he was a liar.

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profane - Not respectful of others beliefs and standards, often by using vulgar language or disrespectful actions.

The comedian was criticized for making profane jokes that offended many members of the audience.