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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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chasm - A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.

A chasm of misunderstanding separated the husband and wife after the argument.

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repressed - Describing memories or feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness due to trauma or stress.

He had repressed memories of his childhood, unable to recall the events that had deeply affected him.

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penetrate - To enter something and move through it.

It's seems that no matter how hard I studiy, the information about this course just doesn't seem to penetrate my brain.

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huddle - To come close together in a group

After the tragedy, the family members huddled together to give emotional support and comfort to each other.

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smug - Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Silvio was very smug after winning the election his opponents claimed he would lose.

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thaw - (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.

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glaze - Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish

Cinnamon coating was glazed onto the rolls in order to give it that extra appeal.

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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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hypothetical - An idea or situaton that might be true and might happen, but has not happened yet.

When she learned about investing, it was only hypothetical until she actually had to choose what funds to put her money into.

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fuzzy - Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance

After too much use, a tennis ball will develop a fuzzy texture and not be suitable for play anymore.

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stunt - An action displaying spectacular skill and daring

Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.