startle -
Cause (a person or animal) to feel sudden shock or alarm
The speeding car startled Victor, and he had just enough time to jump out of the way.
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2 of586 Good /
Friendly
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
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3 of586 Bad /
Weak
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wilt -
(of a plant, leaf, or flower) become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease; droop
The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.
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4 of586 Bad /
Stupid
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blabber -
Talk foolishly, mindlessly, or excessively
Much to Fred's dismay, Belinda would blabber endlessly about trivial matters that seemed to him to be just a waste of time and breath.
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5 of586 Bad /
Dishonest
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Eavesdrop -
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.
He tried to eavesdrop on the phone coversation of the person sitting next to him.
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Afraid
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cower -
Crouch down in fear
The dog cowered in fear as the sound of thunder filled the sky.
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7 of586 Bad /
Aggressive
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pummel -
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).
After a very stressful day at work, Adam decided to pummel the punching bag at the gym, to vent his frustration.
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8 of586 Other /
Move
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flutter -
To move up and down or from side to side with short, quick, light movements
Sam was amazed at the beauty of thousands of butterflies fluttering their wings in what was called Butterfly Valley.
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9 of586 Other /
Slow
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budge -
Make or cause to make the slightest movement
Despite the men's best efforts, the heavy boulder still wouldn't budge an inch.
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10 of586 Good /
Brave
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Embolden -
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Her teacher's praise emboldened her to speak up in class.
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11 of586 Bad /
Unfriendly
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Abandon -
To leave someone or something behind permanently or without intending to return.
Beverly took the cat into her house when she realized that the cat had been abandoned.
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12 of586 Other /
Slow
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schlep -
Haul or carry (something heavy or awkward)
For his new job as a mover, Joey had to schlep heavy boxes into and out of homes all day long.
