noun

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Other / Inward

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inhibitions - A feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents someone from acting freely; a psychological or social barrier that limits a person’s behavior or expressions.

His inhibitions kept him from speaking up during the meeting, even though he had great ideas.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

harried - To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others

Jim didn't like being a waiter, because he always felt harried by the demands of all the customers.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

goad - To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction

Max was the biggest 8th grader in the school yard, and he would often be aggressive with the other kids, trying to goad them into a fight that he knew he would win.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

hoax - A humorous or malicious deception

Despite evidence that says otherwise, some people still believe the moon landing was a hoax.

verb

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Other / Light

kindle - To light or set on fire

Stuck in the cold wilderness, Mitch had to kindle a pile of sticks so he wouldn't freeze to death.

noun

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Other / Wet

drizzle - Light rain falling in very fine drops

The light drizzle created small ripples in the water.

adjective

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Good / Love

smitten - Overwhelmed or struck by something, usually love

Joel and Candice were still smitten with each other, even after 20 years of marriage.

verb

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Bad / Weak

crumble - Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration

Boulders very gradually crumble into small rocks over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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migrate - To travel to a new location or country, to live there temporarily or permanently.

Many birds migrate to southern climates in the winter, because during that season they find eating and living there easier.

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Bad / Small

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sporadic - Occurring occasionally or in scattered instances.

We had sporadic rain showers throughout the weekend.

verb

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Good / Flexible

straddle - To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.

Saddles were first invented so that riders could straddle a horse.

noun

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Other / Squeeze

huddle - A group where people have come close to together

When the football team came together in the huddle, the quarterback explained what to do during the next play.