Puppies tend to nip their owners' hands when they are young.
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crumple -
To crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled
Greg crumpled up so much paper that the wastebasket began overflowing.
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aspiration -
A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
She worked day and night to fulfill her aspiration of opening a bakery.
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ruddy -
(of a person's face) having a healthy red color
Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.
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picky -
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.
My dog is picky about where he sleeps; he’ll only rest on his favorite blanket.
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eclipse -
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
The rise of smartphones brought about the eclipse of older mobile devices.
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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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flick -
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.
James realised the safest way to remove the spider from Jennifer’s shoulder, was to flick it off.
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jolt -
An abrupt rough or violent movement
Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
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breakneck -
Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure.
The bikers raced downhill at breakneck speed, barely in control.
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conjure -
To make something appear
To help sell the car to the couple, the saleman tried to help them conjure up what it would be to drive in such a beautiful car.
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captivating -
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating that people can look at it for hours, trying to delve into its myteries.
