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wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.

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conduit - A person or organization that acts as a medium for transmitting something (like information or money).

He acted as a conduit between the company and its overseas clients.

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revert - To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.

After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.

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pluck - To take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place

In Ralph Waldo Emerson's beautiful poem Forbearance, he suggests that it is good to appreciate a beautiful flower without plucking it from the ground.

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trek - Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot

Trekking through the Himalayas will reveal the powerful majesty of nature.

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thrust - Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.

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bypass - To avoid something by going around it.

Jim heard there was a lot of traffic on the main highway, and was able to bypass it by going on a smaller road.

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parry - To ward off a weapon or attack, especially with a countermove

At the Olympics, the skilled fencer would alway parry his opponent's attack and render it useless.

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widespread - Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced

Because the disease was so widespread, rules were made that everyone had to wear masks in public.

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jiggle - To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down

When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that this would open the door.

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traverse - To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.

The hikers traversed the hills and rocky terrain carefully.

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chuck - To throw (something) carelessly or casually

The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.