Scott was terrified of dogs and avoided even the smallest ones.
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Unfriendly
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nix -
Put an end to; cancel
Once Ed found out that his potential business partner had been arrested for fraud 2 years before, he nixed the scheduled meeting, and he tore up the partnership agreement that he was about to sign.
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Attack
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obliterate -
To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left
The devastating tornado obliterated the small town until nothing was left standing.
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316 of658 Good /
Calm
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mosey -
Walk or move in a leisurely manner
With all the time in the world, Corey moseyed down the street.
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Friendly
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Greet -
To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner.
He was eager to greet his friends at the airport after his long trip.
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Unfriendly
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rebuff -
Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner
Merrick angrily rebuffed the salesman before he could even make his pitch.
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Big
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Enhance -
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Adding fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the recipe.
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320 of658 Other /
Move
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zigzag -
To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.
Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.
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321 of658 Other /
Sound
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mutter -
Say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
After being yelled at by his boss, Ken muttered under his breath about how he hated his job.
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Attack
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lambaste -
Criticize (someone or something) harshly
Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.
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Attack
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Denigrate -
To damage the good name or character of a person.
Political factions sometimes denigrate each other instead of focusing on real issues
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Unfriendly
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mock -
Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
While the professor wrote the math formula on the board, one of the students mocked him behind his back as the other students laughed.
