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Bad / Afraid

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tremble - To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness.

George trembled with fear when he saw a mouse in his apartment.

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Other / Light

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Extinguish - To put out a flame, fire, or light.

She extinguished the candle before leaving the room.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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Evade - To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

The thief managed to evade the police by hiding in an alley.

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Good / Smart

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Glean - To extract or derive meaning, knowledge, or insight from various sources, often in a careful or detailed way.

She managed to glean a sense of her good friend's feelings from the small clues in her words and actions.

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Bad / Weak

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totter - Move in a feeble or unsteady way

Women frequently totter when wearing high heels because of their impractical design.

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Other / Inward

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brag - Say in a boastful manner

Ilya bragged to everyone in the office about his new promotion.

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Other / Body

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clench - Contracting muscles, usually applicable to firmly closed fists.

After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.

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Other / Surprise

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astonish - Surprise or impress (someone) greatly

The audience was astonished by the amazing fireworks display at the end of the concert.

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Other / Body

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swaddle - Wrap (someone, especially a baby) in garments or cloth

Pam swaddled her baby in cloth to keep him warm.

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Good / Smart

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Heed - To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.

The hikers didn’t heed the storm alert and got caught in heavy rain.

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Good / Love

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fondle - Stroke or caress lovingly or erotically

Hank's dog loved to have his ears fondled.

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Bad / Stupid

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blather - Talk long-windedly without making very much sense

Sally would blather on about pointless topics until people just walked away from her.