pretentious -
Trying to appear more important or clever than you are
During the annual meeting, the CEO gave a long-winded pretentious speech that talked about unrealistic goals, and most people were bored and even fell asleep.
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sway -
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side
Danny felt at ease in the hammock as he gently swayed back and forth.
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brag -
To speak in a boastful manner
Ilya bragged to everyone in the office about his new promotion.
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slippery -
Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.
Be careful—the floor is slippery after being mopped.
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protrude -
To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.
As they crossed the rope bridge, they looked at the design of the rocks around them that protruded from the mountain.
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blast -
A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy.
The factory explosion caused a powerful blast that could be heard for miles.
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lag -
A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response.
There was a noticeable lag between the time the signal was sent and when it was received.
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wrinkle -
A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; or a minor problem or unexpected difficulty.
There’s just one little wrinkle in our plan—we forgot to book the hotel we were planning to stay in.
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vibes -
A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others
Nia got some bad vibes before stepping inside the haunted house.
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splash -
Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops
The bartender dropped an ice cubs in the full glass, causing it to splash all over him.
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eventually -
Something that happens in the end, especially after a delay or a long time.
It took hours of searching, but we eventually found the missing keys.
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squeal -
A long, high-pitched cry or noise
Peter let out an excited squeal when his package arrived in the mail.
