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Other / Move

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traverse - To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.

The hikers traversed the hills and rocky terrain carefully.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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irritate - To make someone angry, or annoyed; or to make apart of your body sore or painful.

After the mother spent hours peparing the Friday night meal, she was irritated when the whole family ate quickly and left without thanking her or even saying anything in appreciation.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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ogle - To stare at something or someone in a desirous way

Fran felt uncomfortable the way some of the passengers on the subway ogled her diamond necklace.

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Good / Friendly

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vouch - To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described

At Don's trial, Peggy had to vouch for his whereabouts to prove he didn't commit the crime.

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Good / Friendly

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mollify - To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset

Bret had to think quickly how to mollify the hungry lion facing him after it had escaped from its cage at the zoo.

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Other / Shape

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protrude - To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.

As they crossed the rope bridge, they looked at the design of the rocks around them that protruded from the mountain.

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permeate - To spread through something and be present in every part of it.

Adoption of the internet started slowly, but within a short time it permeated all aspects of our lives, and we can't imagine living without it.

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Bad / Powerless

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scrounge - Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth

As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.

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Good / Love

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nuzzle - To rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth

Lions tend to nuzzle against each other to show affection.

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Bad / Aggressive

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squash - To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.

The manager tried to squash the rumor as it spread quickly through the company.

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Bad / Unhappy

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weep - To shed tears

Unable to control their emotions any longer, the mourners at the funeral couldn't help but weep when the pastor spoke of their deceased relative.

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Bad / Dislike

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deplore - To feel or express strong disapproval of (something)

The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.