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quell - To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force

The peasants' rebellion against the king was quelled as soon as his army massacred hundreds of them.

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Other / Move

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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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Good / Flexible

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straddle - To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.

Saddles were first invented so that riders could straddle a horse.

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Bad / Hurt

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lunge - To move suddenly and with a lot of force in order to catch, hit, or avoid something or someone

Sir Lancelot lunged his sword into belly of the fiery dragon.

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Good / Smart

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delve - To research or make painstaking inquiries into something

In his research for his book about George Washington, the author delved into the details of his life and presidency.

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Bad / Powerless

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kowtow - To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.

In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.

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Other / Stop

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deter - To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences.

A barking dog can deter burglars from breaking into a home.

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Other / Body

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shrug - To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'

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Bad / Unfriendly

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snoop - To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs

Betty paid the private investigator to snoop on her husband, and she found that her fears and concerns were totally unfounded.

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Bad / Disgusting

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repel - To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.

His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.

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Other / Up+Down

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sag - To sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength

Dean knew it was time to go on a diet when his bed started to sag under his weight.

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Good / Successful

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rebound - To recover from a bad situation.

The company's stock did badly at first, but it rebounded when it hired a new president.