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throb - To steadily alternative between a large and small size

Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.

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Other / Inward

adjective

complacent - Being too confident because danger is being ignored.

Martha's complacent attitude towards her growing credit card debt eventually caused her to go bankrupt when she could no longer pay her bills.

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whoosh - Move or cause to move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound

As they raced, Superman and The Flash whooshed by so quickly that it just looked like a blur to the spectators.

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nounverb noun

crackle - A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds

The crackle of the fire was the only thing Vic could hear as he camped in the mountains.

nounverb verb

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nounverb verb

whine - Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.

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burst - To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.

The old rusted water main under the street burst, causing the road above to flood.

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adjective

Picture

Edible - Safe and suitable for consumption as food, either raw or prepared.

The cake decorations may look like plastic, but they're not only edible, but they are delicious.

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verb

scoot - Go or leave somewhere quickly

After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.

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lurch - Make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger

The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.

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swish - A hissing or rustling sound

The other runners only heard the swish of Usain Bolt running past them before he was gone.

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adjective

cockeyed - Crooked or askew; not level

Andre gave Mindy a cockeyed look when he suggested that they do hang-gliding together.

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noun

slush - Partially melted snow or ice

In New York, falling snowflakes eventually turn to dangerous slush that residents can easily slip on.