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twitch - A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.

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buffer - A person or thing that reduces shock or impact.

When Fred skidded off the road on his motorcycle, his helmet was a thankful buffer that prevented a head injury.

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simultaneous - Refers to actions or events that are performed or experienced at the same time, without any time between them.

They made a simultaneous broadcast of the event across multiple time zones that allowed people from all over the world to watch it live.

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groove - A long, narrow cut or indentation, typically in a surface, often used for fitting or alignment.

The vinyl record has a groove where the needle sits to produce sound.

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ramble - To walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.

Sometimes on the weekend, Joe would like to just ramble in the woods and think about the week that was and the week that was about to be.

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honk - To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.

He honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.

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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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thunderbolt - A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.

When the president's announced that he wasn't going to run for re-election, it came as an unexpected thunderbolt to the public.

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plummet - To fall or drop straight down at high speed

The CEO had to be replaced after sales had plummeted in the previous quarter.

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skinny - Being too thin

The horse just didn't like eating, and it was so skinny it could not do any work

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cockeyed - Crooked or askew; not level

Andre gave Mindy a cockeyed look when he suggested that they do hang-gliding together.

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slush - Partially melted snow or ice

In New York, falling snowflakes eventually turn to dangerous slush that residents can easily slip on.