The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.
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Inward
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swagger -
Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way
The millionaire swaggered into the fancy nightclub, knowing all eyes would be on him.
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Unfriendly
nounverb verb
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Quarrel -
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.
The two friends quarreled over who would take the last slice of pizza, both refusing to give in.
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Friendly
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wink -
An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a signal
With just a wink of this eye, the celebrity acknowledged his fans cheering him on at the movie premiere.
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Busy
nounverb noun
throng -
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
The handful of musicians on stage were outnumbered by the enormous throng of people in the audience.
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Move
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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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Love
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Embrace -
The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection.
She ran into her mother’s arms and they shared a warm embrace.
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Move
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wiggle -
A wiggling movement
The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.
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Pleasure
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Snack -
To eat a small amount of food, typically between regular meals.
He snacked on cereal while reading the book.
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Move
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smear -
Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance
Caleb smeared cream cheese on his bagel to make it taste better.
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Weak
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wobble -
Move unsteadily from side to side
The egg-shaped doll wobbled back and forth every time Howie touched it.
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Afraid
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dread -
Great fear or apprehension
Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.