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Other / Move

nounverb noun

whirl - A rapid movement around and around

He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.

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Other / Wet

nounverb noun

dribble - A thin stream of liquid; a trickle

The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.

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Good / Strong

nounverb noun

boost - A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement

When he woke up after only a few hours of sleep, Mike knew he needed a cup of coffee to give him a boost.

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Good / Friendly

nounverb verb

swap - To give something and be given something else instead

Jay and Dave agreed to swap gifts with each other for the holildays.

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Other / Other

nounverb verb

spoof - Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect

The "Naked Gun" movies spoofed police dramas by including jokes and gags.

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Bad / Attack

nounverb verb

smack - Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment

Batman smacked the villain across the face when he refused to stop his criminal activity.

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Other / Light

nounverb noun

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Glow - A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion.

The glow from the fireplace made the room feel cozy and inviting.

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Good / New

nounverb verb

sprout - (of a plant) put forth shoots

Starting from a seed, the plant sprouted out of the ground.

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Bad / Mistake

nounverb verb

stumble - Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall

Danny ran too fast and stumbled, spilling his coffee on the floor.

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Bad / Unhappy

nounverb noun

sob - An act or sound of sobbing

Jason let out a sob when he realized that his mother was dying.

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Other / Other

nounverb verb

martyr - Kill (someone) because of their beliefs

The priest was martyred by the government for spreading his religious beliefs to nonbelievers.

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Other / Move

nounverb verb

swish - Move with a hissing or rushing sound

The race cars swished past the spectators in a tidal wave of sound.