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Bad / Aggressive

nounverb verb

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prey - Hunt and kill for food

The owl swooped down and preyed on an unlucky fish for dinner.

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Good / Happy

nounverb verb

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grin - Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open

Jose grinned with excitement when his parents told him he was getting a puppy for his birthday.

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Other / Body

nounverb noun

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squint - An act or instance of squinting

Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.

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Good / Happy

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romp - A spell of rough, energetic play

Jenny enjoyed the occasional outdoor romp with her kids so they could use all their energy up.

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Other / Sound

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squeak - Make a high-pitched sound or cry

The mouse squeaked in a high pitch to its fellow mice when it found a food source nearby.

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Bad / Small

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dab - A small amount of something

Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.

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Other / Wet

nounverb verb

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thaw - (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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snub - An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something

At school, Emily was often the object of a snub because her classmates always avoided her.

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Good / Happy

nounverb noun

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giggle - A light, silly laugh

Stefon tried to suppress a laugh, but everyone could hear his giggle.