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martyr - A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

Socrates could have run away, but as a matter of integrity, he drank the hemlock and chose to be a martyr.

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Other / Shape

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lump - A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight.

The lump of sugar Jennifer kept in her pocket as a treat for her horse, Chloe, melted on the way to the stables.

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Good / Exciting

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wonder - To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement.

When she saw the magician perform his final trick with the glass ball, she couldn't stop wondering how he did the trick.

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Bad / Aggressive

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jab - A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.

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Good / Love

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Hug - To embrace or cuddle someone, often in a warm, supportive, or comforting manner.

She hugged the old teddy bear to her chest as she fell asleep.

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Good / Busy

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surge - A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide

A surge of people broke through the barriers as the police tried to hold them back.

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Good / Friendly

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nod - To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal

James nodded in interest as he listened to Alison's story.

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Bad / Attack

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blitz - Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz

The soldiers blitzed the enemy before they were able to stop the attack.

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Other / Squeeze

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huddle - To come close together in a group

After the tragedy, the family members huddled together to give emotional support and comfort to each other.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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nag - Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging

Sylvia would always nag her husband, saying that he should help with the chores instead of just sitting on the couch all day.

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Other / Move

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retreat - To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.

After the argument, she decided to retreat to her room to calm down.

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Other / Other

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spoof - Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect

The "Naked Gun" movies spoofed police dramas by including jokes and gags.