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Bad / Unhappy

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whimper - (of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent

The dog whimpered all day while its owner was away at work.

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Other / Move

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whirl - A rapid movement around and around

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

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Good / Calm

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retreat - A location or setting where one can go to rest, reflect, or recover, often in isolation.

On some weekends the company organized a weekend retreat in the mountains to allow employees to relax and bond outside the office environment.

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Good / Friendly

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chat - An informal conversation

To learn more about his employees, the CEO would hold a chat with them as often as he could.

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Other / Other

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martyr - A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

Socrates could have run away, but as a matter of integrity, he drank the hemlock and chose to be a martyr.

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Other / Sound

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shriek - A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream

The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.

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Bad / Disorganized

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clamor - To shout loudly and insistently.

For several minutes at the end of the concert, the fans clamored for the band to play one more song.

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Good / Flexible

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flex - Bend (a limb or joint)

Dylan flexed his muscles after his workout to see the progress he had made.

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Bad / Dislike

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sneer - To speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner

Dean sneered at the silly question Mike had asked him.

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Other / Other

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nip - A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite

Many dishes require taking a nip of salt and adding it to the pot.

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Other / Wet

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sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.

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Bad / Attack

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exile - To remove someone from a position or place and prevent their return.

He was exiled from his homeland for speaking out against the government.