bend -
To shape something that is straight into a curve or angle; or to move your body so that it is no longer upright or straight.
She had to bend down to pick up the dropped keys.
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zoom -
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.
The motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway.
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tumble -
A sudden or headlong fall
The sign posted nearby indicated that it was easy to accidentally take a tumble down the rickety stairs.
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mystery -
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
The cause of the strange noise in the attic remains a mystery.
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sentimental -
Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.
She kept the old letters as sentimental reminders of her childhood.
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smug -
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Silvio was very smug after winning the election his opponents claimed he would lose.
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slosh -
To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way.
The wine sloshed inside the glass as it was being poured.
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glow -
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.
His face glowed with pride when he saw the results of his hard work.
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yank -
To quickly pull something
Edmund yanked the cord on the lawnmower to get it started.
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squeeze -
To force something into a small or tight space by manipulating its form.
We managed to squeeze six people into the tiny car.
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squeal -
A long, high-pitched cry or noise
Peter let out an excited squeal when his package arrived in the mail.
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gash -
Make a gash in; cut deeply
The ginsu knife was so sharp that it could gash Jesse's skin if he wasn't careful.
