shiver -
(of a person or animal) To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited
Genevieve was wearing five layers of clothing, yet kept shivering in the December weather.
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clump -
A compacted mass or lump of something
Torrie was impressed that the small clump of soil was enough for a plant to sprout from it.
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hiss -
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
When he heard to broken water pipe hiss, he knew he should call a plumber right away.
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revert -
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.
After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.
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conduit -
A person or organization that acts as a medium for transmitting something (like information or money).
He acted as a conduit between the company and its overseas clients.
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mercurial -
Changing emotions suddenly and often
Fred loved almost everything about his wife except her mercurial behavior, where her moods changed suddenly between sadness and happiness, or love and anger
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intricate -
Having many complex and detailed parts that are difficult to understand or analyze.
The artist created an intricate piece of art with tiny, detailed patterns.
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pardon -
To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.
The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.
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bend -
The part of something that is curved, such as a pipe or a road.
We had to slow down the car each time we came to a sharp bend in the road.
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saga -
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic
With its heroic characters and story spanning hundreds of years, Star Wars is the most popular cinematic saga in the world.
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mute -
Being silent
When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.
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martyr -
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
Socrates could have run away, but as a matter of integrity, he drank the hemlock and chose to be a martyr.
