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Bad / Disgusting

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barf - To vomit.

Joan drank too much at the party, so that when she came home she barfed on the way to the bathroom all that she ate and drank that night.

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Bad / Disgusting

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belch - The loud noise that comes from gas exiting the stomach through the mouth, usually after eating.

In the middle ages, it was considered good manners to belch after eating a meal at a host’s house.

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Bad / Unfriendly

nounverb noun

snub - An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something

At school, Emily was often the object of a snub because her classmates always avoided her.

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Good / Strong

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Dignity - A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect.

She carried herself with dignity even during the toughest moments of her life.

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Other / Body

nounverb noun

gaze - A steady intent look

Sheila's heart melted as she locked eyes with her baby's innocent gaze.

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Other / Desire

noun

druthers - A person's preference in a matter

If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.

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Good / Flexible

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agile - Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.

Bill was always the most agile boy in his high school, but it took hard work and focus to reach the tryouts for the Olympic gymnastic team.

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Bad / Attack

nounverb verb

slug - To hit someone hard

Arnie was a little drunk and when Jeff did something that made him angry, Arnie slugged Jeff in the face

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Bad / Confused

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Fixation - An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.

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Other / Move

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Inertia - Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.

The company’s inertia in adapting to new technology led to its downfall.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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Awkward - Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.

She felt awkward meeting her ex husband at the party, and they tried to avoid each other as much as possible.

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Bad / Small

adjective

niggling - Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way

As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.