throw down
praise
emphatically
avoid
appeal to
encourage
save face
condemn
eager
a great deal of
a lot of
stay away from or prevent
say good things about someone or something
present a challenge
make someone feel more motivated or confident
try to make someone do or accept something as right or proper by saying things that are directed at a person's feelings, attitudes, etc.
say that someone or something is bad or wrong
very excited and interested
avoid having other people lose respect for you
in a forceful or passionate way