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quaint - Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way.

Granny and Granpa lived in an old cottage in the country, with a quaint porch where we could have our tea and play board games.

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gurgle - Make a hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle

When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.

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radiance - Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone

When David saw the ark opened, revealing the Torah scrolls inside, he sensed a radiance of wisdom emanating from them.

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crinkle - 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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Disperse - To scatter or spread over a wide area.

The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.

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Dovetail - To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly.

The two departments tried to dovetail their efforts in order to finish the job on time.

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saga - A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic

With its heroic characters and story spanning hundreds of years, Star Wars is the most popular cinematic saga in the world.

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meander - (of a river or road) follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

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Drip - To release or fall in slow, small drops of liquid, often steadily or at intervals.

Water began to drip from the ceiling after the heavy rain.

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Divert - To change the direction or course of something.

The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.

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flit - Move swiftly and lightly

The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.

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hawker - A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting

The hawker shouted loud enough for everybody to hear, mentioning his variety of goods available for sale.