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Bad / Powerless

grovel - To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward

When he was told he was being fired, Todd groveled on the ground and pleaded with his boss.

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Good / Happy

jest - Speak or act in a joking manner

Malcolm and his friends always jested and shared laughs with each other.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

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disarray - A state of disorder or confusion.

After his weeklong illness, his thoughts were in disarray, making it hard to focus.

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Bad / Dislike

sneer - To show a crooked smile that expresses dislike, scorn or contempt.

Dean sneered at the silly question Mike had asked him.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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premeditated - Done with prior thought or preparation; thought out or planned in advance, often with careful consideration or intention.

The detective revealed that the crime was premeditated, with evidence showing the suspect had planned it for weeks.

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Good / Friendly

schmooze - Talk intimately and cozily; gossip

Rob didn't like when his coworkers schmoozed about the latest happenings, but he couldn't help but hear it.

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Bad / Aggressive

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crackdown - A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.

The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.

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Other / Inward

preen - To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance

Before every job interview, Fritz would preen himself in the mirror to make sure he looked presentable.

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Bad / Disorganized

tangle - To twist together into a confused mass

The cords to Miguel's devices were so tangled that they couldn't be separated.

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Bad / Hostile

rankle - To act in a way that is annoying and irritating.

Drake would get angry when his coworkers would rankle him with ridiculous requests.

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Good / Love

fondle - To stroke or caress in a loving way.

Hank's dog loved to have his ears fondled.

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Bad / Weak

wobble - An unsteady movement from side to side

When a baby first learns to walk, its steps look more like an unsteady wobble.