speck -
A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.
There was a speck of dust on the camera lens that ruined the pictures.
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convoy -
A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.
The convoy of trucks carried supplies for the troops on the front lines of the battle.
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bumble -
To act or speak in a confused manner.
Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.
verb
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abduct -
To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.
The kidnappers abducted Patty Heart on February 4, 1974 and demanded that prisoners be released in exchange for her return.
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standstill -
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.
Traffic came to a standstill after the accident on the highway.
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gruff -
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking
When Professor Barkley's students visited him at his house on his birthday, they could see that behind his usual gruff exterior was a kind and gentle man.
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ludicrous -
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be almost amusing; ridiculous
The twenty-pound hamburger looked so ludicrous that Peter asked his friend to take a picture of Peter holding it.
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provincial -
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.
His provincial views on politics seemed out of touch with the broader, more progressive ideas that were popular.
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fractious -
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly
Kaitlin's children were a fractious group that were always fighting in the back seat.
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laggard -
A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others
Once the runners ahead of him were specks in the distance, Terry knew he was the laggard of the race.
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musty -
Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
The old books were priceless but gave off a musty smell due to their age.
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deceptive -
Causing someone to believe something untrue.
Be careful — that offer sounds good but it's may be deceptive, not revealing the negative aspects of the product.
