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froth - A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam

Even though it cost six dollars, the decorative froth on top of the latte made it worth the money.

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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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brat - A child, typically a badly behaved one

Felicia couldn't handle the screaming brat next to her on the cross-country flight.

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sot - A habitual drunkard

The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.

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swig - A quick swallow of a drink

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

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gyrations - Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.

The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.

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brevity - The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.

I appreciated the brevity of the report—it got straight to the point.

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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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narrative - A story or a description of a series of events

As historians learned more about the ancient revolution, they gradually changed their narrative about what happened.

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zeal - Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.

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traction - The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.

The startup’s new app is gaining traction with younger audiences.

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stupor - A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Kramer was in such a drunken stupor that he ended up sleeping on a park bench.