jostle -
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd
Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.
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deter -
To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences.
A barking dog can deter burglars from breaking into a home.
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glossy -
Shiny and smooth
Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.
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glib -
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.
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twiddle -
To turn or twist something with the fingers, usually in a casual or nervous way.
He twiddled the pen between his fingers while waiting for the meeting to start.
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brevity -
The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.
I appreciated the brevity of the report—it got straight to the point.
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crumple -
To crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled
Greg crumpled up so much paper that the wastebasket began overflowing.
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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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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
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sopping -
Extremely wet
When Bruce and Sally got caught in the thunderstorm, they both got sopping wet, but they were so much in love they didn't care.
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garb -
Clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind
The Amish are known for wearing their distinctive garb, which is a reflection of their old-fashioned values.
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putter -
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.
