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Errand - A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.

My mother sent me on an errand to pick up a package from the post office.

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thrust - Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.

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glossy - Shiny and smooth

Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.

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Restraint - The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing

There were many things that bothered her, but she decided to exercize restraint, and not spill out all her emotions at once.

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brag - Say in a boastful manner

Ilya bragged to everyone in the office about his new promotion.

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Nap - A light or casual sleep, usually not as deep or long as nighttime sleep.

The baby went down for her afternoon nap without fuss.

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deflect - To direct attention away from a topic

At the press conference the Mayor didn't want to talk about the issue being asked, so he deflected the question and talked about a different subject.

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holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

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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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crackle - Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises

During the cold winter nights, Bill and Joan loved to read together by the fireplace, enjoying its warmth as the small fire crackled.

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Convoy - The organized movement of multiple vehicles or people traveling together, often for protection.

The president's convoy arrived at the event under heavy security.

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guzzle - Eat or drink (something) greedily

Diana guzzled the bottle of wine because she was having a bad day.