debase -
To reduce the quality or value of something
When the government added copper to the gold coins, it debased the value of the coins.
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146 of580 Other /
Inward
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boast -
Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities
After his record-breaking finishing time, the runner boasted to the crowd with his entertaining poses.
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147 of580 Good /
Friendly
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laud -
Praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context
After Cindy exceeded her sales quota for the month, Renita lauded her in front of the other employees.
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148 of580 Bad /
Aggressive
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oppress -
To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.
During the age of imperialism, the wealthy countries invaded and oppressed countries in Africa and Asia.
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149 of580 Bad /
Dishonest
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smuggle -
Move (goods) illegally into or out of a country
The border guards were always on the lookout for people trying to smuggle guns into the country.
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150 of580 Bad /
Aggressive
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meddle -
Interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern
The meeting got intense when Jim said to Bill, "I just don't like it when you meddle into my personal affairs!"
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151 of580 Bad /
Attack
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sabotage -
Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
People who aren't willing to better themselves often resort to sabotaging themselves instead of working through the problem.
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152 of580 Good /
Beautiful
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festoon -
To decorate a place for a special occasion by hanging lights, colored paper, balloons, flowers, etc.
When Jack graduated from law school, his family and friends threw him a party outside festooned with lights and decorations.
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153 of580 Good /
Smart
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ferret -
To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation
"Through logic and perseverance I will ferret out the criminal who committed this crime", Sherlock Holmes said to Watson.
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154 of580 Other /
Squeeze
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scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
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155 of580 Bad /
Aggressive
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Allege -
To claim or assert something to be true without proof, often in a legal context.
He is alleged to have lied under oath during the trial.
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156 of580 Other /
Sound
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babble -
To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
Monica worked at home, and sometimes her 1 year old Charlie sat in her lap, and he babbled away about all sorts of things that she didn’t understand.
