unthinkable -
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.
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adjective
flabby -
Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.
Jane bought exercise weights to tighten up her flabby arm muscles, but the cat thought they were head rests.
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adjective
captivating -
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating that people can look at it for hours, trying to delve into its myteries.
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smear -
A mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance
At the murder scene, a bloody smear of a handprint was found on the wall.
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verb
lug -
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.
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Wet
noun
slush -
Partially melted snow or ice
In New York, falling snowflakes eventually turn to dangerous slush that residents can easily slip on.
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bleary -
(of the eyes) unfocused or filmy from sleep or tiredness
Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.
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splash -
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
In the rain-soaked field, the splash of water on the ground was the only sound heard.
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verb
schlep -
Haul or carry (something heavy or awkward)
For his new job as a mover, Joey had to schlep heavy boxes into and out of homes all day long.
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Light
verb
kindle -
Light or set on fire
Stuck in the cold wilderness, Mitch had to kindle a pile of sticks so he wouldn't freeze to death.
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squirt -
A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something
The bicyclist stopped and rehydrated himself with a few squirts of his water bottle.
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Crash -
A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully.
The people in the house were alarmed when they heard the loud crash in the kitchen
