Kevin had suspicions that his girlfriend was turning into a nag because she was always telling how to dress and what to do.
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Hostile
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jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
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Bad /
Unhappy
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yowl -
Make a loud wailing cry
John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.
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Other /
Move
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swish -
A hissing or rustling sound
The other runners only heard the swish of Usain Bolt running past them before he was gone.
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Other /
Inward
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swagger -
A very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive gait or manner
After getting a makeover, a newly confident Tim walked down the street with a swagger.
verb
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Other /
Sound
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shriek -
Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
Wendell shrieked when he found out he was getting his favorite toy for Christmas.
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Other /
Light
Url
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eclipse -
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
The rise of smartphones brought about the eclipse of older mobile devices.
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Bad /
Mistake
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flop -
A failure
When no one bought tickets for the play after opening night, the producer realized that it was going to be a flop.
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Good /
Smart
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probe -
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
For men, getting a prostate exam can involve a doctor probing their body in an uncomfortable procedure.
verb
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Other /
Up+Down
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slump -
Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply, especially with a bent back
Hugo worked so hard that he slumped over on his desk instead of going home for the day.
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Bad /
Weak
Url
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ruin -
The condition of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or reduced to a state of collapse, often beyond repair.
The financial scandal resulted in the ruin of his career, and it led to public disgrace and the loss of his job.
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Other /
Wet
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squirt -
A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something
The bicyclist stopped and rehydrated himself with a few squirts of his water bottle.
