adjective

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Other / Body

flabby - Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.

Jane bought exercise weights to tighten up her flabby arm muscles, but the cat thought they were head rests.

verb

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Other / Move

chug - (of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds

The antique train chugged along the tracks, moving slowly enough that people could run along side it.

verb

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Bad / War

abduct - To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.

The kidnappers abducted Patty Heart on February 4, 1974 and demanded that prisoners be released in exchange for her return.

verb

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Good / Friendly

mingle - To mix or cause to mix together

Despite her shyness, Ingrid knew she had to mingle with people at the party.

noun

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Good / Energy

Url

venture - A daring journey or undertaking.

He raised money to fund his venture to make and market his amazing invention.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

fink - Inform on to the authorities

Mary finked on her brother when their parents asked which one of them took a cookie out of the jar.

verb

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Other / Entice

wheedle - To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something

Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.

noun

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Other / Wet

froth - A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam

Even though it cost six dollars, the decorative froth on top of the latte made it worth the money.

noun

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Bad / Pain

Url

bruise - A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.

He fell off his bike and got a bruise on his arm.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

Url

menial - An activity that requires little training or talent, often repetitive.

The management didn't treat anyone doing menial work as less important than the rest of the workers.

verb

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Other / Fast

hurtle - To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous

The large meteor was hurtling towards earth, and the astronomers estimated that it could land in a major city, causing astronomical damage.

noun

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Other / Inward

Url

retrospect - The act of reflecting on or considering past actions, experiences, or situations.

In retrospect, I realize that taking that job was one of the best decisions I ever made, even though it seemed risky at the time.