cluster -
To stand or be positioned close together in a group.
Reporters clustered on both sides of the aisle as the celebrity entered the building.
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spurt -
A quick, forceful flow of liquid, gas, or another substance.
The dog tried to drink the water as it was spurting out of the hose.
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intrigue -
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme
The king's court was filled with intrigue, and there were constant rumors of plots to kill the king, and of plots where the king was trying to kill others.
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ripple -
Form or flow with undulating waves on the water's surface.
The surface of the lake rippled as a result of the evening wind.
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Calm
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lull -
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
During a rare lull in the middle of the war, soldiers would spend their time reading the newspaper while in the trenches.
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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.
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Hurt
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bruise -
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.
He fell off his bike and got a bruise on his arm.
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sprout -
A shoot of a plant
The sprouts swayed in the wind for now, but they would soon grow into strong plants.
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Disorganized
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sprawl -
Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
Keith was going to spend his whole weekend sprawled out on the couch instead of doing chores.
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trickle -
(of a liquid) flow in a small stream
Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.
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fib -
Tell an unimportant lie
Pinocchio's nose would always indicate when he was fibbing.
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leech -
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others
Joan loved Barry, but because he never worked and just played video games all day, she was concerned that he was just a leech and didn't really love her in return.
