Other

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ephemeral - Lasting for a very short time

The heart Sandy drew in the sand was ephemeral, only lasting until the waves washed it away.

noun

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spasm - A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful

After strenuous exercise, painful muscle spasms can occur in the body.

noun

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snag - An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback

Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.

verb

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Other / Squeeze

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wring - To squeeze and twist something.

Betty was good at wringing every cent out of every dollar she earned.

noun

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Other / Desire

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penchant - A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Mario had a penchant for gambling and frequently lost all of his money each time.

verb

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Other / Sound

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howl - To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The dog howled loudly at the moon.

adjective

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ruddy - (of a person's face) having a healthy red color

Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.

adjective

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snug - Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold

To protect herself from the cold, Paula wrapped herself in a snug blanket.

verb

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Other / Wet

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ooze - (of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way

At the site of the volcano, molten lava slowly began to ooze out.

verb

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Other / Move

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sift - To put a fine, loose, or powdery substance through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles

Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

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swoop - (especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air

Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.

verb

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mutter - To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation

After being yelled at by his boss, Ken muttered under his breath about how he hated his job.