After the tragedy, the family members huddled together to give emotional support and comfort to each other.
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brainstorm -
A great idea that someone thinks of suddenly.
During the meeting, we had a brainstorm about how to improve our marketing strategy.
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New
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sprout -
A shoot of a plant
The sprouts swayed in the wind for now, but they would soon grow into strong plants.
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disgrace -
To make people stop respecting you by doing something very bad
The worst part of the scandal for the politician was that he felt disgraced and embarrassed whenever he was in public
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leech -
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others
Joan loved Barry, but because he never worked and just played video games all day, she was concerned that he was just a leech and didn't really love her in return.
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massacre -
Killing a lot of people
When the Mongols put down a rebellion, they massacred all the people who rebelled.
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loot -
To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot
After the hurricane had destroyed the town, its desperate residents looted stores for basic supplies.
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glance -
To look quickly or briefly at something, often without giving it full attention.
He glanced at the menu but quickly decided to order the same dish as always.
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swindle -
A fraudulent scheme or action
Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.
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scorn -
Feel or express contempt or derision for
With just a blank expression, Simon was able to scorn the mediocre singer who auditioned for him.
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growl -
A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog
A tiger's growl is a loud warning for any potential prey in the nearby area.
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trash -
Discarded matter; refuse
The landfill full of trash stretched into the distance for miles.
