Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.
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maneuver -
A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations.
The army conducted a large-scale maneuver to test their new defense strategy.
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crash -
To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise.
When he fell asleep at the wheel, his car crashed into tree.
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muzzle -
Put a muzzle on (an animal)
The wild dog had to be muzzled so it wouldn't bite anybody.
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crack -
A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.
She noticed a crack in the wall after the small earthquake.
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intrigue -
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme
The king's court was filled with intrigue, and there were constant rumors of plots to kill the king, and of plots where the king was trying to kill others.
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doodle -
A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away
Martha would make doodle's when she had nothing else to do, but her friends liked them so much they framed them and hung them on their walls.
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trickle -
(of a liquid) flow in a small stream
Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.
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encounter -
A meeting or confrontation, often unexpected or unplanned, between two or more individuals or groups.
Their encounter at the conference led to a productive collaboration
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dribble -
(of a liquid) fall slowly in drops or a thin stream
Water dribbled from the leaky faucet until a small puddle had formed.
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splinter -
A small, sharp piece of material (like wood, glass, or metal) broken off from a larger object.
I got a splinter in my finger after touching the wooden fence.
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embrace -
The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection.
She ran into her mother’s arms and they shared a warm embrace.
