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cleanse - To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.

The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.

adjective

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intertwined - Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.

The vines were intertwined, creating a thick canopy over the garden.

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screech - A loud, harsh, piercing cry

When his mother told him she wasn't going to buy him a toy, Tommy let out a screech that could be heard across the parking lot.

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ooze - The sluggish flow of a fluid

The expensive dessert was topped off with a dripping ooze of chocolate.

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slog - To move with determination against difficult obstacles

After their boat got stuck in the swamp, Anne, Joyce, and Mary climbed out and slogged through the swamp for an hour before they got to solid land.

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swirl - A quantity of something moving in a swirl

The swirl of all of the colors creates a beautiful rainbow.

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stash - Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place

After taking the money from the cash register, Nico stashed the money inside his shoe in order to hide it.

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preen - To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance

Before every job interview, Fritz would preen himself in the mirror to make sure he looked presentable.

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flirt - Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions

Erin flirted with Devon, but she had no intention of actually dating him.

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jolt - To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way

Emma jolted awake when she heard footsteps downstairs.

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chomp - To munch or chew vigorously and noisily

Nobody liked to eat with Frank because he would always chomp his food loudly.

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flit - To move swiftly and lightly

The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.