Hiss -
A sharp sibilant sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.
The snake let out a loud hiss as we approached it.
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Attack
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banish -
To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.
The man who didn’t take his hat off when the king’s carriage rode by was banished from the capital for 5 years.
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Aggressive
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frisk -
As a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.
For many people, the most uncomfortable part of air travel is when the TSA agents frisk their bodies for dangerous materials.
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Dishonest
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mooch -
Ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it
Vance was on his way to work and didn't have time to talk to the bum who wanted to mooch off of him.
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New
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Launch -
To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion.
The company’s launch of its latest smartphone attracted worldwide attention.
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Dishonest
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shortchanged -
To treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve
Bill felt he had been shortchanged by life, because he was born poor, and was orphaned at the age of 2.
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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
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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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Afraid
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shudder -
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.
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Uncomfortable
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Evade -
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
The thief managed to evade the police by hiding in an alley.
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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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cruel -
Causing physical or mental pain
It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.
