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paunch - A large or protruding abdomen or stomach

Chris was on vacation, so he didn't care that people could see his paunch stretching his shirt to the limits.

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huddle - To come close together in a group

After the tragedy, the family members huddled together to give emotional support and comfort to each other.

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oblique - Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting

Tilting at a 45-degree angle, the bonsai tree was oblique compared to the table it sat on.

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radiant - Shining, full of light, glowing brightly

New York City at night looks radiant with its buildings full of light.

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slouch - Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way

Too many students slouch in their chairs nowadays instead of sitting up straight.

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ruddy - (of a person's face) having a healthy red color

Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.

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nip - Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply

Puppies tend to nip their owners' hands when they are young.

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Other / Surprise

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anticlimax - A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.

The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.

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Other / Wet

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froth - A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam

Even though it cost six dollars, the decorative froth on top of the latte made it worth the money.

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Other / Slow

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schlep - To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy.

For his new job as a mover, Joey had to schlep heavy boxes into and out of homes all day long.

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ego - A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.

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crucial - Of central and extreme importance

As they left for the plane, the parents knew it was crucial that all the members of the family had their passports.