lurch -
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.
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flourish -
A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others
As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.
adjective
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cranky -
Easily irritated or annoyed
New parents tend to lose sleep because they have to calm their cranky babies.
adjective
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impregnable -
Unable to be broken into or captured.
The high walls around the city made it impregnable when attacked or under siege.
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disperse -
To scatter or spread over a wide area.
The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.
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agenda -
A list or outline of things to be considered or done
Angela was frustrated by not able to bring up the subject of raises at the company meeting, because the topic was not on the agenda.
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apathy -
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion.
Voter apathy can seriously impact the outcome of an election.
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rift -
A tear causing two parts of something to separate
When Matt found out that his partner had stolen money from the business, it caused a rift in their relationship that could not be fixed.
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spontaneous -
Happening suddenly without an apparent external cause.
After the demontrator was wounded by the police, the riot started spontaneously, and it resulted a great deal of damage to the stores.
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lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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visceral -
Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically
Edith had a visceral feeling of dislike when she met her new manager, and in time his actions showed that she was right from the start.
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cuddle -
To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.
Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.
