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drawl - A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds

Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.

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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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radiant - Shining, full of light, glowing brightly

New York City at night looks radiant with its buildings full of light.

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incessant - Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior.

The incessant barking of the neighbor’s dog kept me awake all night.

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crust - A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something

I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.

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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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squish - The act of crushing something that is soft

Looking up at the giant person's shoe above him, the bug knew he was about to get squished.

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wry - To see a bad situation in an amusing way

The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.

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perch - A thing on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or a horizontal rod or bar in a birdcage

Polly the parrot stood on its perch in the birdcage, carefully watching its surroundings.

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inhibitions - A feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents someone from acting freely; a psychological or social barrier that limits a person’s behavior or expressions.

His inhibitions kept him from speaking up during the meeting, even though he had great ideas.

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astonish - To surprise or impress (someone) greatly

The audience was astonished by the amazing fireworks display at the end of the concert.

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covert - Hidden or secret

English and US covert actions against Germany during WWII sometimes had as big an impact as bombs and bullets