overt -
Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide or conceal.
The overt hostility between the two co-workers made everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.
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blurry -
Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused.
The picture came out blurry because the camera moved.
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Sound
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hush -
A silence
A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.
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Squeeze
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scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
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taciturn -
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
The taciturn boy rarely spoke, even to his friends.
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Slow
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lackadaisical -
Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort
Bill's friends told him that if he wanted to get a job, he would have to improve his lackadaisical efforts regarding finding work.
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jolt -
To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way
Emma jolted awake when she heard footsteps downstairs.
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streak -
To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
The shooting star streaked across the night sky before quickly disappearing.
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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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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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sanctuary -
A location where one can find protection, safety, or peace, often from danger or persecution.
The hotel on the mountain was considered a sanctuary, where people could find peace in a busy world.
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cluster -
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.
She wore a beautiful necklace with a cluster of pearls.
