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rebuff - To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner

Merrick angrily rebuffed the salesman before he could even make his pitch.

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skid - (of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly

The car skidded on the icy road and almost hit a tree.

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wrinkle - A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; or a minor problem or unexpected difficulty.

There’s just one little wrinkle in our plan—we forgot to book the hotel we were planning to stay in.

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feasible - Reasonable or likely to work effectively.

Launching the new app by next month is feasible if we stick to the schedule.

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fragrance - A sweet or pleasant odor or a scent.

He bought his wife perfume as a present, because they both loved its wonderful fragrance.

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energized - Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big

After running 20 miles a day all year, Allen felt energized to do very well in the marathon.

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lurid - Shockingly vivid or sensational, often in a way that is meant to provoke strong emotions.

At the trial, the crime scene was described in lurid detail by the detective, making everyone uncomfortable.

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snub - An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something

At school, Emily was often the object of a snub because her classmates always avoided her.

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retch - To make the sound and movement of vomiting

Brenda felt like she was going to retch after eating sushi from the gas station.

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migrate - To travel to a new location or country, to live there temporarily or permanently.

Many birds migrate to southern climates in the winter, because during that season they find eating and living there easier.

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bandy - To mention something a lot, usually without taking care or thinking too much about what is being said

Since Charlene started posting regularly on Facebook and Twitter, she found that people she didn't know would bandy her name all over the Internet without any relation to what she actually said in her posts.

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chug - (of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds

The antique train chugged along the tracks, moving slowly enough that people could run along side it.