snooze -
A short, light sleep, especially during the day
Lenny was angry that his quick snooze in bed was interrupted by his alarm clock.
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sizzle -
(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking
The hot plate of food was still sizzling when it was brought to the customer's table.
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panic -
A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior or chaos.
His panic grew when he realized he had lost his passport just before the flight.
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fling -
Throw or hurl forcefully
The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.
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Calm
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glance -
a quick look at someone or something
She took a glance at the clock and realized she was running late.
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Aggressive
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prey -
Hunt and kill for food
The owl swooped down and preyed on an unlucky fish for dinner.
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Unfriendly
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hassle -
To harass; pester
The irritating salesman would always hassle Carmen when she was at home, and wouldn't leave even if she insisted on it.
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squirt -
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
An elephant's trunk is so long that it can squirt water like a fire hose.
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fling -
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior
Normally a mild-mannered person, Tracy would sometimes engage in wild flings involving lots of drinking.
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huddle -
To come close together in a group
After the tragedy, the family members huddled together to give emotional support and comfort to each other.
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twang -
An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture
Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.
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jolt -
An abrupt rough or violent movement
Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
