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detour - A longer route that is taken to avoid something or to see something along the way.

On our way back from our vacation, we made a detour to see the beautiful waterfall.

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dash - An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily

After climbing over the prison's walls, the prisoners made a dash for freedom.

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glare - Strong and dazzling light

The glare of the sun can make driving difficult because it obstructs the driver's vision.

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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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ruckus - A disturbance or commotion

When the fire alarm went off, the rushing crowd caused a ruckus on their way out.

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crackle - A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds

The crackle of the fire was the only thing Vic could hear as he camped in the mountains.

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contour - The edge that defines the shape of something.

Bill could tell by the easy rolling contour of the land that it would be a good place to establish his horse ranch.

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screech - (of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry

Despite its majestic beauty, the eagle screeched so loudly that it seemed out of character.

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impact - The force or action of one object hitting another.

The impact of the car crash was so strong that it damaged both vehicles.

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trickle - A small flow of liquid

Brock tilted his glass to get the last trickle of beer out.

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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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swish - Move with a hissing or rushing sound

The race cars swished past the spectators in a tidal wave of sound.