merge -
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct.
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
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glob -
A lump of a semiliquid substance
The pizza dripped with globs of cheese that were still hot.
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fluff -
Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton that accumulate in small light clumps
A lint roller can remove fluff that accumulates on clothing.
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bend -
The part of something that is curved, such as a pipe or a road.
We had to slow down the car each time we came to a sharp bend in the road.
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dent -
A slight hollow or depression in a surface, typically caused by impact or pressure.
She accidentally dropped her phone, leaving a dent in the plastic case.
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fragment -
A small piece that's come off a larger whole
When we went on the picnic, we found a fragment of a meteor that had hit that spot thousands of years ago.
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enclave -
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.
The town is an enclave of French culture in the middle of a Spanish-speaking region.
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entangled -
Caught or involved in something that is difficult to escape from.
He was entangled in mounting credit card debt, and he hoped there would be a way to break free from it.
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stubble -
Short stalks of growth
After the forest fire, the beautiful woods had been reduced to a random stubble of burnt stumps.
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borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
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jagged -
Having rough, sharp points protruding
The broken drinking glasses were no longer usable because the jagged edges could injure someone.
