Jim was on a diet, and he had to be satisfied by just taking a nibble out of some small carrots for lunch.
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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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squirt -
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
An elephant's trunk is so long that it can squirt water like a fire hose.
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wriggle -
To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements
The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.
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stringent -
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.
The school has stringent rules about attendance and behavior.
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gurgle -
To make a 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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clutch -
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly
Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.
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boast -
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities
After his record-breaking race, the runner boasted to the crowd and entertained it.
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immerse -
To submerge something completely in a liquid.
In order to remove the stain, he decided to immerse the cloth in warm water.
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extraneous -
Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on
The teacher tried to focus on the day's topic, and spent a great effort making sure the class wasn't distracted by questions and comments from students about extraneous topics.
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plump -
Having a full rounded shape
The fruit was very plump, and when Jim bit into it, the juice ran down the sides of his mouth - and it was as delicious as he had expected.
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glaze -
Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish
Cinnamon coating was glazed onto the rolls in order to give it that extra appeal.
