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groove - A long, narrow cut or indentation, typically in a surface, often used for fitting or alignment.

The vinyl record has a groove where the needle sits to produce sound.

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snob - A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class

Victor used to be friends with Pete, but once Victor suddenly became rich, he acted like a snob and refused to associate with Pete.

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intervene - To come between two people, groups, or events to prevent or change an outcome.

The teachers had to intervene when the students started arguing in the school yard.

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whim - A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

While standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, Stan bought a pack of gum on a whim.

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glitter - Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light

The glittering holiday lights illuminated everything within a block of it.

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arouse - To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.

The teacher's passionate words aroused the curiosity in the students, and they paid attention to everything he said, and they learned a great deal.

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abrupt - Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way

The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.

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blob - A fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick

There exists a certain type of fish that resembles a blob of liquid.

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lurch - To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger

The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.

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shrouded - Something that is covered or hidden

Many feel that the real story behind the Kennedy assasination is shrouded in mystery.

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crust - A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something

I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.

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hallucinate - To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist

After he took the drug and started to hallucinate, his friends stayed with him and comforted him until he strted to feel more normal.