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squirm - To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.

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Bad / Unhappy

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crybaby - Someone who overreacts emotionally to minor issues.

Tim was being a crybaby when he lost the game and wouldn't stop complaining.

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Bad / Aggressive

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stranglehold - A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.

The corporation had a stranglehold on the market, leaving no room for small businesses.

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Good / Strong

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contender - A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.

The boxer knew that he would have to defeat many contenders in order to win the championship.

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Good / Beautiful

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vivid - Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

The story the old man told him was filled with such vivid imagery that Charles felt he was actually there.

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Good / Calm

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serene - Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil

Sitting by the lake that was miles from civilization, Gwen felt truly serene.

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stout - Somewhat fat or heavily built, especially around the waist.

The stout man got around town riding an electric scooter with a seat.

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Good / Big

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exorbitant - Beyond what is fair, usual, or expected.

The hotel charged an exorbitant fee for a one-night stay, but it was the only hotel room available.

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Good / Important

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spotlight - To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.

Articles in the newspaper were effective in spotlighting the fact that the animal shelter was not taking good care of the animals.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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prescient - Demonstrating foresight or intuition about future developments or outcomes.

The economist’s prescient predictions about the market crash earned him widespread recognition.

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holler - (of a person) give a loud shout or cry

Wade hollered to Joey far away in order to get his attention.

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Bad / Dishonest

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hypocrite - Someone who acts in a way that contradicts what they say they believe in

Barry claimed that he believed in honesty, but the way he usually lied when it was convenient showed that he was just a hypocrite