thaw -
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility
Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.
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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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sprinkle -
Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)
The chef sprinkled salt over the meat before cooking it.
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gush -
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly
On a hot summer day, water gushed out of the fire hydrant to cool everyone down.
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moisturized -
To make something, especially the skin, less dry.
As a person gets older, it is important to use creams to keep the skin moisturized to minimize getting visible cracks and creases.
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sprinkle -
A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface
A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.
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slush -
Partially melted snow or ice
In New York, falling snowflakes eventually turn to dangerous slush that residents can easily slip on.
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swig -
A quick swallow of a drink
Ramiro took a swig of Gatorade to replenish himself during the soccer game.
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mist -
A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.
A soft mist covered the fields at dawn, giving the landscape a dreamy look.
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residue -
Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.
After the cleaning, there was still a greasy residue on the surface of the kitchen counter that needed further scrubbing.
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nozzle -
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid
The firefighters aimed their hoses as water shot out of the nozzle and extinguished the massive fire.
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drip -
To release or fall in slow, small drops of liquid, often steadily or at intervals.
Water began to drip from the ceiling after the heavy rain.
