flirt -
Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions
Erin flirted with Devon, but she had no intention of actually dating him.
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blubber -
The fat of sea mammals, but sometimes also referring to the extra weight of a person
Lewis loved sweets and cake, but he realized it was getting out of hand when he felt the blubber of his belly bulging through his shirt near his waist.
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incredulous -
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something
Even while the news interviewed him holding his giant check, Jake was still incredulous that he had won the lottery.
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ruffle -
to move or lift something so that it is no longer smooth; to disorder something, typically by running one's hands through it
The other players ruffled their new teammate's hair as part of his initiation.
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overcast -
With a sky completely full of clouds
Though the sky was completely overcast, the team arrived at the football field hoping that it would not rain.
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Squeeze
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huddle -
To come close together in a group
After the tragedy, the family members huddled together to give emotional support and comfort to each other.
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Inward
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stubborn -
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude
Fred was stubborn as a mule, and never admitted that he could ever make a mistake
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Slowly
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piecemeal -
Done in a series of steps, little by little, gradually over time.
The general knew that the battle could not be won all at once, so he had a plan to win it piecemeal, one part at a time.
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plod -
To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps
Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.
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slouch -
A lazy, drooping posture or movement
Sitting in a slouch while hunched over a computer is a common problem today.
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dubious -
Hesitating or doubting
Josh gave Sam a dubious look when he told him that they were going to win the lottery.
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bump -
A small raised area on a surface or the body, often from an injury or irregularity.
There’s a bump on my arm where I got stung by a bee.
