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Good / Friendly

nounverb verb

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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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Bad / Small

nounverb verb

flicker - (of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness

The flickering candle did not provide enough light to see what was in the room.

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Good / Busy

nounverb noun

swarm - A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones

The terrifying sight of insects forming a swarm made them look like an invading army.

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Bad / Afraid

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dread - Great fear or apprehension

Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.

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Other / Sound

nounverb noun

shriek - A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream

The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.

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Other / Sound

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crackle - Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises

During the cold winter nights, Bill and Joan loved to read together by the fireplace, enjoying its warmth as the small fire crackled.

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Other / Body

nounverb noun

slouch - A lazy, drooping posture or movement

Sitting in a slouch while hunched over a computer is a common problem today.

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Other / Move

nounverb noun

sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming a small puddle.

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Other / Inward

nounverb verb

blush - Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame

Kelly blushed when her teacher told her she was a good student.

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Other / Inward

nounverb noun

blush - A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame

One of the many emojis available features a smiling face with a blush to indicate receiving flattery.

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Other / Sound

nounverb noun

twang - A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring

The twang of a guitar can evoke certain moods in people.

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Other / Move

nounverb verb

swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.