aftermath -
The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, rescue teams worked day and night.
verb
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Bad /
Dangerous
Url
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detonate -
To cause something to explode suddenly and violently.
One small spark is enough to detonate a barrel of fireworks.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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pounce -
(of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey
True to its nature, the cat pounced on the mouse before it could run away.
adjective
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Good /
Smart
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thrifty -
Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money
Mr. and Mrs. Jones were very thrifty, and were able to retire with a nice nestegg.
nounverb verb
See noun
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Other /
Wet
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squirt -
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
An elephant's trunk is so long that it can squirt water like a fire hose.
verb
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Good /
Happy
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cavort -
Jump or dance around excitedly
The kangaroos cavorted in the field without a care in the world.
adjective
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Other /
Sound
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mute -
Being silent
When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.
adjective
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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haughty -
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.
adjective
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Other /
Shape
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contorted -
Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.
verb
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Other /
Slow
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budge -
Make or cause to make the slightest movement
Despite the men's best efforts, the heavy boulder still wouldn't budge an inch.
verb
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Other /
Body
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munch -
Eat (something) with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws
The prairie dog munched on its food with great delight.
verb
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Good /
Love
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nuzzle -
Rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth
Lions tend to nuzzle against each other to show affection.
