prod -
To persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something
Betty was a bit shy, but when her teacher and classmates prodded her, she showed off her beautiful voice in front of the whole school.
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groove -
A long, narrow cut or indentation, typically in a surface, often used for fitting or alignment.
The vinyl record has a groove where the needle sits to produce sound.
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alluring -
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
At first the idea of the high of taking drugs was alluring, but when he saw the bad trips his friends had, he resolved to resist and say no.
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gash -
Make a gash in; cut deeply
The ginsu knife was so sharp that it could gash Jesse's skin if he wasn't careful.
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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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bystander -
a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident
When the police where chasing some robbers, they shot and injured some innocent bystanders.
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flow -
To move steadily and continuously, typically in a liquid, air, or smooth motion.
The conversation flowed easily between the two old friends.
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glaze -
A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food
The maple glaze on the donuts looked very appetizing to the hungry kids.
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incentive -
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.
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drastic -
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme
Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.
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honk -
To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.
He honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.
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fixation -
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.
