teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
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2 of298 Bad /
Aggressive
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pester -
Trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
Pete just wanted to stare at the sunset, but Lily kept pestering him and breaking his concentration.
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Disgusting
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reek -
Smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink
The pile of trash reeked so badly that Sheila could smell it from a block away.
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4 of298 Bad /
Dishonest
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Deceive -
To mislead or trick someone, especially for personal gain.
Don’t try to deceive me — I know what really happened.
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5 of298 Bad /
Aggressive
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Confiscate -
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.
The authorities confiscated the illegal goods at the border
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6 of298 Bad /
Dishonest
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Shortchange -
To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.
The store shortchanged me when it gave me a coat that was not nearly as nice as the damaged one I had returned.
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7 of298 Bad /
Afraid
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cower -
Crouch down in fear
The dog cowered in fear as the sound of thunder filled the sky.
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8 of298 Bad /
Unfriendly
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taunt -
Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks
The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.
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9 of298 Bad /
Disgusting
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Repel -
To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.
His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.
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Aggressive
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Interrogate -
To question someone thoroughly, usually in an aggressive manner.
The detective had to interrogate the suspect to uncover the truth about the crime.
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11 of298 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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12 of298 Bad /
Unfriendly
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scowl -
Frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
Sam scowled at his boss when he was told he was being fired, but he had enough self control not to be physical.
