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Other / Move

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zigzag - To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.

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Bad / Dishonest

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delude - To mislead someone into believing something that is not true

The cult's leader deluded his followers into believing he knew the path to Heaven, but it was really the path to Hell.

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Other / Body

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shiver - (of a person or animal) To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

Genevieve was wearing five layers of clothing, yet kept shivering in the December weather.

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Bad / Hostile

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shun - To persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution

When David tried to join in the conversation at the club, they ignored him, and he suspected that he was being shunned because he had a different religion than they did.

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Bad / Aggressive

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expunge - To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)

Terrence accepted the plea deal of one year of community service in exchange for the court to expunge his criminal record.

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Good / Flexible

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accommodate - To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.

The doctor's schedule was very packed, but he tried to accommodate the patient and treat their condition, because the situation was an emergency.

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Good / Busy

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gallivant - To move from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment

After he graduated high school, Damian decided to gallivant across Europe for a whole year instead of heading straight to college.

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Bad / Unhappy

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pout - To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.

When Kate's parents told her they didn't have time to go to the circus, she pouted.

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Bad / Aggressive

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oust - To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place

Standing outside the university and waving their signs, the angry protestors demanded that the board oust the controversial dean.

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Other / Surprise

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astound - To cause others to be very surprised or shocked

The American public was astounded by the revelations about Watergate that were revealed by Woodward and Bernstein in the Washington Post.

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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.

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Bad / Dangerous

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shatter - To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces

The force of the explosion shattered the glass windows.