The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.
noun
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Important
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epitome -
Highest example of a certain quality
Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty
verb
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Sound
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rumble -
To make a low, continuous, heavy rolling sound.
When the country declared war, you could hear the rumble of tanks going to the front lines.
noun
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Flexible
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medley -
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
The salad was a colorful medley of fresh vegetables.
verb
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Hurt
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lunge -
To move suddenly and with a lot of force in order to catch, hit, or avoid something or someone
Sir Lancelot lunged his sword into belly of the fiery dragon.
verb
See noun
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Up+Down
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tumble -
(typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong
When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.
noun
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Friendly
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chap -
A man or boy
On Friday nights, Walter went to the local bar to meet up with the chaps from work.
adjective
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Friendly
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cuddly -
Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior.
My cat is super cuddly and loves to curl up on my lap.
adjective
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Weak
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decrepit -
(of a person) elderly and infirm
Maryanne was viewed as decrepit due to her age-related physical ailments, but she was as feisty and sharp as people half her age.
adjective
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Successful
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outstanding -
Exceptionally good or impressive; remarkable in quality or performance.
The band's performance was absolutely outstanding—they got a standing ovation.
verb
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Unhappy
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mope -
To be dejected and apathetic
Considering he had lost his job and his girlfriend on the same day, Barry felt he had every right to mope.
adjective
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Wet
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slippery -
Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.
Be careful—the floor is slippery after being mopped.
