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flourish - A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others

As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.

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huddle - A group where people have come close to together

When the football team came together in the huddle, the quarterback explained what to do during the next play.

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smolder - Burn slowly with smoke but no flame

The burned ruins of the building smoldered as smoke still filled the sky.

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Amplify - To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.

Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.

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glitter - Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration

For arts-and-crafts enthusiasts, glitter is a popular and lively decoration.

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wiggle - Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

Ian's dog tried to wiggle through the doggy door, but its body was too fat to fit through.

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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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mortified - Very embarrassed

Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.

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tilt - For one side of an object to be lower than the other

Andrea had to tilt the draw open to get the tray inside.

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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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stunt - An action displaying spectacular skill and daring

Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.

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Ego - A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.