Verb

verb

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Bad / Hostile

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haggle - To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something

After 20 minutes Mary finally agreed not to haggle any more and bought the car at a slight discount.

verb

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Good / Strong

Url audio

enforce - To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed.

The police are responsible for enforcing traffic laws.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

Url audio

gouge - To overcharge or swindle; also to use a sharp tool to remove inner material from something.

Someone who doesn't understand how cars work may be gouged by the mechanic when the bill comes.

verb

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Other / Move

Url audio

haul - To pull or drag something with effort or force.

It took three men to haul the fishing net out of the water.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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connive - To secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur

Stewie would connive ways in which to gain power, though he usually failed.

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Good / Calm

Url audio

browse - To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.

I like to browse online shops even when I’m not planning to buy anything.

verb

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Other / Inward

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prance - For a horse to move with high springy steps.

In the empty field, the horse pranced to its heart's content.

verb

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Good / Flexible

Url audio

pardon - To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing.

The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

shirk - To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility.

Employees who shirk their duties result in unhappy customers and lower profits.

verb

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Other / Desire

Url audio

evoke - To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind.

The old photograph evoked memories of his childhood home.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

overwhelm - To flood or overload someone or something, or to overpower emotionally.

The army overwhelmed the enemy forces with a surprise attack.

verb

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Good / Calm

audio

mosey - To walk or move in a leisurely manner

With all the time in the world, Corey moseyed down the street.