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Bad / Unfriendly

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rebuke - An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism

After Jimmy embarrassed his family, they all participated in a rebuke of him so that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.

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Other / Slow

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Lag - To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.

He started to lag behind in the marathon due to exhaustion.

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Other / Light

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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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Other / Sound

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growl - A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog

A tiger's growl is a loud warning for any potential prey in the nearby area.

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Other / Sound

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sizzle - A hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking

The sizzle of hot dogs on the grill is a familiar sound on Memorial Day weekend.

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Other / Slow

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creep - Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed

The burglar would creep through the house without making a sound.

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Other / Other

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mimic - Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule

The baby was surprised to see that his reflection in the mirror would mimic everything he was doing.

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Bad / Weak

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limp - A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness

Mike had a bad limp for the past 5 years, and it had been caused when he fell down a flight of stairs.

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Bad / Small

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dab - A small amount of something

Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.

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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.

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Bad / Disorganized

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muddle - Bring into a disordered or confusing state

Reggie's tasks at work had muddled together into something he couldn't figure out.

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Bad / Aggressive

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purge - To get rid of undesirable things

Stalin would purge his government of any people he thought were potentially dangerous to his government.

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