dash -
An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily
After climbing over the prison's walls, the prisoners made a dash for freedom.
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hoard -
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away
If he was going to be a millionaire one day, Pete knew he'd have to start hoarding as much money as possible.
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dwindle -
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength
The dodo bird population dwindled over time before finally going extinct.
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infinitesimal -
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.
Since there are as many stars in the universe as there are grains of sand on all the world's beaches, in comparison our world seems infinitesimal.
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marathon -
Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance.
We had a movie marathon and watched all eight Harry Potter films in one weekend — our brains turned to butter around film six.
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utmost -
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent
During the emergency, the authoriies emphasized that it is of the utmost importance that people follow the safety guidelines.
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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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viable -
Able to survive or live under specific conditions; also feasible or practical to implement
Starting a food truck business seems like a viable option in this city.
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soothe -
To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.
He explained his concerns to his friend, who responded with time and words that soothed his mood.
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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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horrendous -
Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible
Walton traveled through the horrendous aftermath of the hurricane that destroyed his town.
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
