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Other / Move

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toggle - Switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle

Internet browsers allow you to toggle between windows for easy access to websites.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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taunt - Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks

The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.

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Other / Other

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appease - To give into demands to avoid conflict

When Samantha's 4 year old boy threw a tantrum in public, she would try to appease him by giving him whatever he wanted to avoid a scene

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Other / Move

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hurtle - To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous

The large meteor was hurtling towards earth, and the astronomers estimated that it could land in a major city, causing astronomical damage.

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Other / Move

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erupt - To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer

After rumbling for a week, the volcano erupted spewing forth rivers of lava

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Bad / Attack

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undermine - To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization

The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.

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Good / Love

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Idolize - To admire, love, or respect someone excessively, often to the point of worship.

Many young athletes idolize professional sports players and dream of being like them.

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Bad / 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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Bad / Strange

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Flaunt - To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms

He seemed to flaunt the rules, walking in late without explanation.

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Other / Entice

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beguile - To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.

Jim really didn’t like sitting at a desk and programming, and sometimes he suspected that he chose to be a programmer because he had been beguiled by the hope of becoming a rich entrepreneur.

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Bad / Mistake

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scuttle - To be forced to cancel one's plans

Because he couldn't give up his smoking habit, Barry had to scuttle his plans to be a great runner.

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Bad / Weak

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dissipate - To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears

Because of his uncontrollable temper, Max dissipated whatever goodwill there had been in the marriage.