scoff -
Speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
The mayor scoffed at the ridiculous question from the reporter.
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170 of580 Bad /
Attack
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Inflict -
To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering.
She didn’t mean to inflict emotional pain, but her harsh words hurt him deeply.
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Strong
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bolster -
Support or strengthen; prop up
Drinking Gatorade while exercising is a good way to bolster performance.
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Sound
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Honk -
To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.
The taxi driver honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.
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Slow
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slog -
To move with determination against difficult obstacles
After their boat got stuck in the swamp, Anne, Joyce, and Mary climbed out and slogged through the swamp for an hour before they got to solid land.
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Sound
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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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175 of580 Bad /
Unfriendly
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quibble -
Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.
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176 of580 Bad /
Dishonest
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filch -
Pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way
In some states, filching something as small as a pack of gum can lead to being arrested.
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Busy
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Hasten -
To move or act quickly.
The doctor hastened to the emergency room after he was called in the middle of the night.
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178 of580 Bad /
Aggressive
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stymie -
Prevent or hinder the progress of
Polar bears losing their habitat is an unfortunate side effect of action against climate change being stymied.
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Dangerous
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Jeopardize -
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.
Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.
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Wet
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wade -
Walk through water or another liquid or soft substance
After the devastating monsoon, the villagers were forced to wade through waist-high water.
