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swerve - To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.

The van swerved to avoid the car suddenly stopping in front of it.

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clatter - Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound

The chains clattered against each other in the strong wind.

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squeal - Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

Pigs are known for squealing in the same way that dogs are known for barking.

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twiddle - To turn or twist something with the fingers, usually in a casual or nervous way.

He twiddled the pen between his fingers while waiting for the meeting to start.

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growl - A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog

A tiger's growl is a loud warning for any potential prey in the nearby area.

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sprint - To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance

The kids sprinted to catch the bus before it left.

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quiver - To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion

When his mother removed his pacifier, the baby's lips began to quiver before he started to cry.

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tummy - The parts inside your body where food is digested; the stomach.

After skipping lunch, in the evening he realized that he would have to eat something when he felt his tummy rumbling.

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chunk - A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.

While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.

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downfall - A sudden loss of power, success, or status.

His dishonesty led to his downfall in politics.

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arouse - To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.

The teacher's passionate words aroused the curiosity in the students, and they paid attention to everything he said, and they learned a great deal.

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whirl - A rapid movement around and around

He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.