scrounge -
Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth
As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.
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Happy
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guffaw -
To laugh very loudly and heartily
When Louis told his uncle the joke about the boy finding his cat, his uncle guffawed until he was out of breath.
nounverb verb
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Good /
Strong
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boost -
Help or encourage (something) to increase or improve
Pete bought ten lottery tickets instead of one because he figured that would boost his chances of winning.
noun
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Bad /
Attack
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thug -
A violent person, especially a criminal
When walking late at night, people should be aware of violent thugs that could rob them.
adjective
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Wet
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damp -
Slightly wet
The damp windows were the result of the sprinkling rain.
noun
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Bad /
Delay
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sloth -
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness
Reed spent the whole day living in sloth, never even leaving the couch.
verb
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Love
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nurture -
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
Parents should nurture their children’s creativity and confidence.
adjective
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Good /
Flexible
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spry -
(especially of an old person) active; lively
Wilma was unusually spry for an elderly woman, dancing with people less than half her age.
adjective
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Bad /
Small
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ephemeral -
Lasting for a very short time brief.
Fame on social media can be ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it starts.
verb
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Unfriendly
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bicker -
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant.
Kelly and Joe recognized that the first rule of marriage is to save your arguments for the important issues, and not to bicker over unimportant things.
verb
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Other /
Other
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faze -
Disturb or disconcert (someone)
Quincy was naturally calm, so he was never fazed when people yelled at him.
adjective
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Good
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benign -
Kind, gentle, and harmless in nature or effect, or not harmful to health
Despite his large size, the dog was completely benign and friendly.
