noun

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Bad / War

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brutality - Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel

The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

audio

feud - Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict

The Hatfield and McCoy families famously feuded for generations, with each new generation continuing the fight.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

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bounce - To spring back after hitting a surface.

The basketball bounced three times before going into the hoop.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

audio

plunk - To hand something over or place it down with determination

Milton really didn't have the $400 to pay for the flight to the trade show, but he plunked down the money anyway, because he had to show his product to see if there would be any interest.

noun

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Bad / Pain

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shackles - A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.

Shackles were placed on the prisoner's feet so that he would not be able to run away and escape.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

audio

quip - Make a witty remark

At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.

verb

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Bad / War

audio

abduct - To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.

The kidnappers abducted Patty Heart on February 4, 1974 and demanded that prisoners be released in exchange for her return.

verb

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Other / Slowly

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slink - To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner

The lizard slinked forward, hoping to not scare the fly away before it would be eaten.

noun

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Good / Calm

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trance - A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm

When Jerry heard the trance music, he let himself go, and he seemed to float to another state of consciousness - and he just danced with the crowd, and he felt one with the rhythm.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

audio

tousled - Disordered or disheveled

Many models today ironically have tousled hair as a fashion statement.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

audio

slob - A person who is lazy and dirty or messy

Matt could never invite people to his dorm because his roommate Nick was a slob who would leave trash everywhere.

verb

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Other / Wet

audio

douse - To pour a liquid over; drench

During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.