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cascade - (of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities

Tracy felt a sense of calm at the water cascading over the rocks.

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downfall - A sudden loss of power, success, or status.

His dishonesty led to his downfall in politics.

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buoyant - Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed.

The life jacket kept him buoyant in the water.

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tumble - A sudden or headlong fall

The sign posted nearby indicated that it was easy to accidentally take a tumble down the rickety stairs.

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flip - To turn over or rotate something quickly, especially with a sudden movement.

She flipped the pancake onto the other side with a quick motion.

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sag - To sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength

Dean knew it was time to go on a diet when his bed started to sag under his weight.

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bump - To strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt

I’m sorry I my car bumped into your car while I was parking, I admit I wasn't being careful enough.

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escalate - To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.

The argument quickly escalated into a bitter fued that took a long time to recover from.

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droop - To hang or bend downward limply.

His shoulders drooped after hearing the bad news.

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plunge - To quickly fall a long way down

When the summer heat hits, Billy loved to plunge into the swimming pool .

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dangle - To hang or swing loosely

The shoes tied together dangled from the power line.

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fling - Throw or hurl forcefully

The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.