crackle -
A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds
The crackle of the fire was the only thing Vic could hear as he camped in the mountains.
verb
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Dishonest
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snatch -
To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way
Lenny wanted to play with his brother's toy, so he tried to snatch it away from him.
adjective
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Big
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monumental -
Great in importance, extent, or size
The invention of the transistor in 1947 at Bell Labs was a monumental event in the history of technology.
verb
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Dangerous
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slip -
To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.
She slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell.
noun
See verb
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Other
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snag -
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.
noun
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Exciting
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hobby -
A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.
Painting has always been her favorite hobby.
verb
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Steal
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blackmail -
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.
When he realized that they were blackmailing him, threatening to reveal secrets of his past, he was scared and didn't know what to do.
adjective
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Big
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jumbo -
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.
She bought a jumbo pack of paper towels so she wouldn’t run out anytime soon.
verb
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Move
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disperse -
To scatter or spread over a wide area.
The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.
verb
See noun
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Bad /
Mistake
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fumble -
Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
The football player fumbled the ball, so the opposing players tried to grab it.
adjective
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Smart-Adj
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skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
noun
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Energy
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protege -
A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
Vladimir Putin was once a protege of Boris Yeltsin, who appointed him Prime Minister of Russia.
