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squeeze - To force something into a small or tight space by manipulating its form.

We managed to squeeze six people into the tiny car.

verb

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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schlep - To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy.

For his new job as a mover, Joey had to schlep heavy boxes into and out of homes all day long.

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surge - (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

The surging ocean waves meant the surfers had to run away from the beach to avoid danger.

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Other / Shape

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bend - The part of something that is curved, such as a pipe or a road.

We had to slow down the car each time we came to a sharp bend in the road.

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Bad / Dislike

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aversion - Feeling a strong dislike of something or someone, resulting in an unwillingness to do something.

Because he has an aversion to exercize of all kinds, he started gaining more weight than he wanted.

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primal - Relating to very basic emotions or conditions

The book The Primal Scream deals with deep, essential emotions that are at the core of every human being.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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operational - Something that is in working order and ready for use.

SpaceX is looking forward to the day that a community on Mars becomes fully operational.

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Bad / War

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vanquish - To defeat thoroughly

Alexander the Great vanquished entire countries in his quest to build one of the world's biggest empires.

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Bad / Hostile

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intimidate - To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do something.

The bully tried to intimidate the younger students into giving him their lunch money.

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Bad / Weak

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wreck - Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.

Small submarines often go underwater to see the wreck of the Titanic.

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Other / Sound

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growl - A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog

A tiger's growl is a loud warning for any potential prey in the nearby area.

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Bad / Dislike

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loathe - To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something

Jerry and Newman loathed each other so much that their frequent arguments could be heard down the hall.