protrude -
To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.
As they crossed the rope bridge, they looked at the design of the rocks around them that protruded from the mountain.
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dent -
To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure.
The car’s door was dented when it was accidentally hit by a shopping cart.
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contiguous -
Things that are next to each other along a common border.
California and Mexico have a coastline that is contiguous.
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incline -
A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position
The incline of the mountain made the climb incredibly challenging.
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stubble -
Short stalks of growth
After the forest fire, the beautiful woods had been reduced to a random stubble of burnt stumps.
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gully -
A water-worn ravine
On their nature walk, Tim saw that erosion had left the gully completely dry.
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entangled -
Caught or involved in something that is difficult to escape from.
He was entangled in mounting credit card debt, and he hoped there would be a way to break free from it.
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bend -
To shape something that is straight into a curve or angle; or to move your body so that it is no longer upright or straight.
She had to bend down to pick up the dropped keys.
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cluster -
To stand or be positioned close together in a group.
Reporters clustered on both sides of the aisle as the celebrity entered the building.
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puffy -
Describing something with a rounded or bloated shape, such as a puffy pillow or a puffy cloud.
The pillow was so puffy that it felt like he was sleeping on a soft cloud.
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borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
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outskirts -
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
We got lost while driving through the outskirts of the small town.
