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Other / Move

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thrust - Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.

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Other / Entice

verb

cajole - Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.

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Other / Light

adjective

radiant - Shining, full of light, glowing brightly

New York City at night looks radiant with its buildings full of light.

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Other / Body

nounverb noun

squint - An act or instance of squinting

Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.

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Other / Body

adjective

roly-poly - (of a person) having a round, plump appearance

Santa Claus' jolly nature is due in part to his roly-poly body.

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Other / Sound

verb

bellow - For a person or animal to emit a deep loud shout or roar, usually in pain or anger.

When Joan entered the office an hour late the third time this week, her manager Mr. Fass bellowed that if she wanted to keep her job, she should consider coming on time from now on.

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Other / Light

noun

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Haze - A physical or mental lack of clarity.

The morning haze made it hard to see the road clearly.

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Other / Desire

noun

whim - A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

While standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, Stan bought a pack of gum on a whim.

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Other / Body

verb

grasp - Seize and hold firmly

The baby grasped his father's hand in a gesture of affection.

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Other / Wet

noun

swig - A quick swallow of a drink

Ramiro took a swig of Gatorade to replenish himself during the soccer game.

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nounverb noun

gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.

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Other / Sound

nounverb noun

twang - A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring

The twang of a guitar can evoke certain moods in people.