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dispel - To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.

The sunshine helped dispel the morning fog.

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froth - A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam

Even though it cost six dollars, the decorative froth on top of the latte made it worth the money.

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obsession - Not being able to stop thinking about something.

Though Arnold didn't smoke, he had an obsession with pipes, and collected thousands of them.

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crave - To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately

After Les was assigned to the computer room night shift, he found he couldn't sleep during the day, and he craved eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.

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stubborn - Determined not to change your opinion or attitude

Fred was stubborn as a mule, and never admitted that he could ever make a mistake

verb

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stunt - Prevent from growing or developing properly

Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.

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spin - To turn around quickly on a central point or axis.

The baby was fascinated with the spinning top, watching it carefully until it fell over.

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zigzag - To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.

verb

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swagger - Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

The millionaire swaggered into the fancy nightclub, knowing all eyes would be on him.

noun

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flirt - A person who habitually flirts

Saul was a natural flirt, always attracting the attention of girls.

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meander - (of a river or road) To follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

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gap - An opening or space between two things; a missing part or break in continuity.

The cold wind entered the house through the a small gap between the bottom of the door and the floor.