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squeak - A short, high-pitched sound or cry

When he was a kid, Franco loved playing with his rubber ducks that let out a squeak when he squeezed them.

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Other / Body

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wink - Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting

The waitress winked at Harold when she saw him because he was the diner's best customer.

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Good / Love

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embrace - To hold someone tightly in your arms, usually as a sign of love, affection, or comfort.

She embraced her friend after not seeing her for years.

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Bad / Disorganized

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muddle - Bring into a disordered or confusing state

Reggie's tasks at work had muddled together into something he couldn't figure out.

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grunt - (of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound

Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.

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Good / Energy

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flourish - To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment

With a healthy diet, children will flourish into healthy adults.

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Bad / Hurt

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jab - Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed

The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.

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Bad / Hostile

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snarl - (of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth

The tiny chihuahua snarled so viciously that even bigger dogs were afraid of it.

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Good / Busy

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throng - (of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)

The massive crowd thronged into the stadium to cheer on their country's Olympic athletes.

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Other / Move

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thrust - Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.

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Good / Friendly

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chat - Talk in a friendly and informal way

The CEO would chat with his employees regularly to learn more about them.

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Other / Entice

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lure - Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

The venus fly trap plant uses its beautiful colors to lure insects to their death.