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brink - An extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope

Edwin stood on the brink of the cliff, only steps away from plummeting to the ground.

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amorphous - Lacking a clear shape or form.

The spilled paint formed an amorphous blob on the floor.

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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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cockeyed - Crooked or askew; not level

Andre gave Mindy a cockeyed look when he suggested that they do hang-gliding together.

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crux - A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.

Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.

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shard - A sharp piece of broken glass, metal, or other hard substance

In his anger, Mike threw the bottle against the wall, and it broke into a thousand dangerous shards.

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prong - Each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork

Forks come in many versions, some with varying numbers of prongs used for different tasks.

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crisp - Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)

I was hungry, and the crisp crackers with cheese tasted delicious.

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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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lump - A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight.

The lump of sugar Jennifer kept in her pocket as a treat for her horse, Chloe, melted on the way to the stables.

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contour - The edge that defines the shape of something.

Bill could tell by the easy rolling contour of the land that it would be a good place to establish his horse ranch.

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slope - A surface where one end or side is at a higher level than another.

The steep slope of the ski trail meant that the skiing was exciting and a bit dangerous.