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swoon - Faint from extreme emotion

The young woman swooned from hearing the bad news, so the man had to catch her before she fell.

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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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swish - Move with a hissing or rushing sound

The race cars swished past the spectators in a tidal wave of sound.

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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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twang - An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture

Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.

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swagger - Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

The millionaire swaggered into the fancy nightclub, knowing all eyes would be on him.

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spoof - Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect

The "Naked Gun" movies spoofed police dramas by including jokes and gags.

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tumble - (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong

When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.

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stunt - Prevent from growing or developing properly

Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.

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stash - Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place

After taking the money from the cash register, Nico stashed the money inside his shoe in order to hide it.

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trickle - (of a liquid) flow in a small stream

Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.

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squiggle - To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm

The crafty criminal squiggled free of his handcuffs and was able to escape.