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Good / Friendly

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gab - Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters

Having no use for small talk, Robert would roll his eyes as soon as the people around him would gab endlessly.

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Other / Wet

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ripple - Form or flow with undulating waves on the water's surface.

The surface of the lake rippled as a result of the evening wind.

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Other / Body

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gash - Make a gash in; cut deeply

The ginsu knife was so sharp that it could gash Jesse's skin if he wasn't careful.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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grimace - An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement

Rowan made a grimace when he saw the disgusting plate of food given to him.

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Bad / Attack

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smack - A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand

Homer hit himself with a smack when he realized how stupid he had been.

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Good / Happy

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guffaw - To laugh very loudly and heartily

When Louis told his uncle the joke about the boy finding his cat, his uncle guffawed until he was out of breath.

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Good / Friendly

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chatter - Talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters

Every morning, the employees would chatter about the weather around the water cooler.

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Good / Smart

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Bargain - To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.

The two executives bargained all day and came up with an agreement that was good for both of their companies.

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Other / Other

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stunt - An action displaying spectacular skill and daring

Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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nag - A person who nags someone

Kevin had suspicions that his girlfriend was turning into a nag because she was always telling how to dress and what to do.

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Good / Happy

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giggle - Laugh lightly in a nervous, affected, or silly manner

Carrie giggled when she heard her favorite knock-knock joke.

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Bad / Unhappy

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wail - A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby's wail echoed throughout the room as her diaper was being changed.