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hover - To remain in one place in the air

The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.

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thaw - (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.

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outskirts - The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.

We got lost while driving through the outskirts of the small town.

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noggin - A person's head

The criminal hit Tintin on the noggin to knock him out before robbing him.

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crinkle - To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression

As an older man, Robert's skin crinkled around his eyes when he smiled.

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deflect - To direct attention away from a topic

At the press conference the Mayor didn't want to talk about the issue being asked, so he deflected the question and talked about a different subject.

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humble - Having or showing a modest or low view of one's own importance; not arrogant or boastful.

Despite his great achievements, he remained humble and never bragged about his success.

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trickle - (of a liquid) flow in a small stream

Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.

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flutter - To move up and down or from side to side with short, quick, light movements

Sam was amazed at the beauty of thousands of butterflies fluttering their wings in what was called Butterfly Valley.

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stammer - To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words

Once he realized he was speaking to a large crowd, Quentin nervously stammered his way through his speech.

noun

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stuff - Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.

We talked about all kinds of stuff at the party last night.

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brevity - The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.

I appreciated the brevity of the report—it got straight to the point.