nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
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Nervous
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gnaw -
To cause continual distress or discomfort, often in a mental or emotional sense.
Doubts about her decision started to gnaw at her, making it hard to focus.
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Happy
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cavort -
To jump or dance around excitedly
The kangaroos cavorted in the field without a care in the world.
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Friendly
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greet -
To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner.
He was eager to greet his friends at the airport after his long trip.
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Love
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adore -
To love and respect (someone) deeply
The newlywed couple adored each other and every day found new aspects about each other that they loved.
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Unfriendly
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snoop -
To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs
Betty paid the private investigator to snoop on her husband, and she found that her fears and concerns were totally unfounded.
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Dislike
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despise -
To feel a strong dislike for someone or something
The students couldn't learn from the teacher, because they felt the teacher despised them
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Slowly
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stray -
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place
Vincent's cat had strayed far from home and ended up in the middle of the road.
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Angry
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glower -
To have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl
Ron glowered at Ben when Ben criticized the mayor of Ron's home town.
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putter -
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.
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festoon -
To decorate a place for a special occasion by hanging lights, colored paper, balloons, flowers, etc.
When Jack graduated from law school, his family and friends threw him a party outside festooned with lights and decorations.
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Stop
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pardon -
To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.
The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.
