verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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chastise - To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.

He was chastised by his coach for not following the game plan.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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goodies - Products or items that are particularly appealing, delicious, and desirable.

The kids were excited to receive all the goodies in the gift bags at the party.

adjective

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barren - A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit

Steve couldn't imagine how he would be able to cross the desert as he looked at the barren desert from on top of his camel

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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vie - To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal.

During the World Cup, the best soccer teams vie for the championship title.

noun

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Good / Love

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empathy - The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Bill's ability to have empathy for others made him a good friend.

noun

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Good / Busy

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surge - A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide

A surge of people broke through the barriers as the police tried to hold them back.

verb

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Other / Desire

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yearn - Have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Ever since her husband passed away, Samantha yearned for his presence every day.

noun

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Good / Big

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bonus - A reward or benefit added to a purchase or experience.

The movie had a bonus scene after the credits that surprised the audience.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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licentious - Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.

He enjoyed settling down and having a stable family after years of a licentious lifestyle.

noun

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Good / Big

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scads - A large number or quantity

In the oceans, scads of fish grouped together can seem as large as a whale.

verb

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Other / Move

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squirm - Wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

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fritter - To waste or squander time, money or resources.

My father told me I would prosper if I don't fritter away my time and money because they are equally precious.