zigzag -
To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.
Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.
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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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Strong
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contender -
A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.
The boxer knew that he would have to defeat many contenders in order to win the championship.
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Other
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stunt -
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring
Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.
verb
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Happy
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chuckle -
To laugh quietly or inwardly
Bruce chuckled when he heard the mildly funny joke.
noun
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Angry
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outcry -
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something
When the governor raised real estate taxes by a large amount after promissing not to, there was an outcry of protest by the public and the press.
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Small
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infinitesimal -
Extremely small
While our solar system may seem enormous to us, it is infinitesimal compared to the size of the entire universe, which by current estimates is 90 billion light years wide.
verb
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Unhappy
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sob -
Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
Nicole sobbed when her mother told her she was taking her toys away.
adjective
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Bad
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vile -
Extremely unpleasant
Mr. Burns was a vile man who would harm anybody if it meant he could profit from it.
adjective
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Beautiful
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pristine -
In its original condition; unspoiled
Even though it was a very old car, the restoration done on it made it look in pristine condition.
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Crazy
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delirious -
In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations.
After three sleepless nights, he was delirious and barely able to speak clearly.
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Unfriendly
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alienate -
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong
Because she was the only person from a foreign country in the college, she felt alienated from all their activities.
