verb

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toggle - Switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle

Internet browsers allow you to toggle between windows for easy access to websites.

noun

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gap - An opening or space between two things; a missing part or break in continuity.

The cold wind entered the house through the a small gap between the bottom of the door and the floor.

adjective

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whirlwind - Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush.

We loved our whilwind tour of so many European countries in one week.

noun

See verb

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wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.

noun

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cog - A wheel or gear that has metal teeth to move interlocking gears when combined in a sequence.

The cogs in Grandpa's old clock fascinated us when we were small because they moved in unison and made the clock tick as if by magic.

noun

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ruckus - A disturbance or commotion

When the fire alarm went off, the rushing crowd caused a ruckus on their way out.

noun

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influx - A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.

The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.

noun

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Good / Exciting

audio

pizzazz - An attractive combination of vitality and glamour

As the most acclaimed actress alive, Meryl Streep's pizzazz is key to her enduring popularity.

noun

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Bad / Delay

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backlog - A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done

When Bill got back from his vacation, there was such a backlog of work to catch up with, that he had to work until 10pm every night for a week.

noun

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Other / Light

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haze - A physical or mental lack of clarity.

The morning haze made it hard to see the road clearly.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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jitters - Temporary nervous tension that affects a person’s ability to stay calm.

He always gets the jitters before a big race but calms down once he starts running.

noun

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Good / Big

audio

slew - A large number of things

John looked up, and he saw a slew of birds migrating south, filling the sky