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muggy - (of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid

The muggy weather caused Terrence to sweat through his shirt.

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growl - (of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat

Brian growled back at his dog, but it just made her angrier.

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squawk - (of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise

The birds displayed their anger by squawking loudly.

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squint - Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light

George lost his glasses, so he had to squint to see anything clearly.

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scrunch - To make something small to fit into a small space

Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.

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skew - To cause something to be not straight or exact; to twist or distort.

The fact that so many of guys on the track team were sick negatively skewed their performance results.

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wedge - A piece of material with a thick end that tapers to a thin edge, used to split, support, or secure things; also something that forces separation or division between people or groups.

The disagreement drove a wedge between the two longtime friends, and they really didn't enjoy spending time together anymore.

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salvage - To save something from destruction or a bad situation.

After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.

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creep - Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed

The burglar would creep through the house without making a sound.

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discrepancy - A difference between two things that are expected to be the same.

Her story had a major discrepancy that made the police suspicious.

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quorum - The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.

In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.

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amorphous - Lacking a clear shape or form.

The spilled paint formed an amorphous blob on the floor.