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Bad / Attack

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obliterate - To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left

The devastating tornado obliterated the small town until nothing was left standing.

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Other / Inward

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strut - Walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait

The wealthy businessman would strut through the town as if he literally owned it.

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Other / Other

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faze - Disturb or disconcert (someone)

Quincy was naturally calm, so he was never fazed when people yelled at him.

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Bad / Mistake

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fizzle - To finish in a way that is disappointing

At the start of his race for mayor it looked like Fred was going to win, but his many verbal mistakes caused his candidacy to just fizzle out.

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Bad / Aggressive

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coerce - To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.

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Bad / Aggressive

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hamper - to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles

Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.

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Bad / Aggressive

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Grab - To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.

He tried to grab the last large piece of pizza before anyone else noticed.

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Good / Love

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pamper - Indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness

Hannah was excited for her day at the spa where she would be catered to and pampered.

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Other / Move

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tiptoe - Walking on the front part of your foot in order to move very quietly

When Bill got home past midnight, he had to tiptoe around the house so as to not wake anybody up.

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Bad / Dishonest

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debase - To reduce the quality or value of something

When the government added copper to the gold coins, it debased the value of the coins.

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Other / Slow

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lug - To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.

For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.

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Other / Wet

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seep - (of a liquid) flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes

In the house Ron needed to renovate, water had seeped through the walls.