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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blob -
A fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick
There exists a certain type of fish that resembles a blob of liquid.
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lurch -
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.
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fixation -
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
He had a fixation on perfection, which made it hard for him to finish projects.
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skid -
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
The car skidded on the icy road and almost hit a tree.
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rife -
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
The country wanted to attract English-speaking tourists, but their English signs were rife with errors.
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scurry -
For a person or small animal to move hurriedly with short quick steps
Squirrels always scurry up and down trees in order to find food or escape from predators.
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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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drizzle -
Light rain falling in very fine drops
The light drizzle created small ripples in the water.
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snug -
Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold
To protect herself from the cold, Paula wrapped herself in a snug blanket.
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dawn -
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
They reached the beach just as the dawn began to break over the horizon.
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
