piecemeal -
Done in a series of steps, little by little, gradually over time.
The general knew that the battle could not be won all at once, so he had a plan to win it piecemeal, one part at a time.
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slither -
To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion
Erin froze in fear as the snake slithered across the ground towards her.
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fussy -
(of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please
Ryan was always fussy when it came to food and never liked eating vegetables.
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freckles -
Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.
People often notice her freckles and say they make her look unique and charming.
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squint -
An act or instance of squinting
Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.
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borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
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throb -
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.
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sprint -
To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
The kids sprinted to catch the bus before it left.
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numb -
Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.
When Bill's wife told him she wanted a divorce, for quite a while he just felt numb,and couldn't respond.
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dizzy -
Having a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance.
After going on the giant roller coaster, Ed felt very dizzy.
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dainty -
Delicately small and pretty
Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.
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vapid -
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.
