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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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recede - To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.

After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.

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trek - Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot

Trekking through the Himalayas will reveal the powerful majesty of nature.

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segue - To move without stopping from one activity, topic, song, etc., to another.

The audience loved the way the speaker would segue from one interesting topic to another without pausing.

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tug - To pull with a lot of force

Betty cried after seeing the movie, because the story tugged at her heart's inner emotions.

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pluck - To take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place

In Ralph Waldo Emerson's beautiful poem Forbearance, he suggests that it is good to appreciate a beautiful flower without plucking it from the ground.

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whirl - Move or cause to move rapidly around and around

The tornado whirled towards the town, soon to leave destruction in its wake.

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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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squirm - To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.

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traction - The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.

The startup’s new app is gaining traction with younger audiences.

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shred - To tear or cut into shreds

With the FBI catching up to him, the crooked CEO shred as many incriminating documents as he could find.

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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.