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nibble - Show cautious interest in a project or proposal

Many potential buyers would nibble at the vacant apartment, which took up the real estate agent's entire day but did not guarantee a sale.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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ransom - To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.

The ancient artifacts were ransomed back to the museum after being stolen and held by black-market dealers.

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Good / Strong

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boost - A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement

When he woke up after only a few hours of sleep, Mike knew he needed a cup of coffee to give him a boost.

adjective

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Bad / Crazy

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deranged - Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness

Charles Manson led a group of followers who became mentally deranged as a result of taking too many psychedelic drugs

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Other / Light

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glossy - Shiny and smooth

Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.

noun

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Other / Sound

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grunt - A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person

The weightlifter let out a loud grunt before lifting the bar off of the ground.

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Good / Friendly

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truce - An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

The two countries called a truce in order to start negotiations in the hope of ending the conflict.

adjective

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Good / Good

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refined - Describing a person, behavior, or object that is cultured, sophisticated, and graceful, often the result of careful cultivation or improvement.

She had a refined taste in art, always selecting pieces that were both subtle and impactful.

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Good / Love

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cherish - To protect and care for (someone) lovingly

Kayla cherished her dog and would show him affection all the time.

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Bad / Dishonest

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debase - To reduce the quality or value of something

When the government added copper to the gold coins, it debased the value of the coins.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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lavish - Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

The billionaire had a lavish lifestyle that included several luxury cars that he parked in his mansion's driveway.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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rebuff - To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner

Merrick angrily rebuffed the salesman before he could even make his pitch.