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Other / Surprise

incredulous - (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

Even while the news interviewed him holding his giant check, Jake was still incredulous that he had won the lottery.

verb

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Other / Sound

mumble - To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear

Darren asked Gary to speak louder because he said that Gary would mumble too much.

verb

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Other / Move

wriggle - To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements

The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.

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Other / Stop

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intercept - To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.

The Iron Dome intercepts enemy missiles by tracking and hitting the missiles before they land.

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Other / Sound

drawl - A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds

Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.

verb

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Other / Body

clutch - To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly

Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.

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Other / Other

smolder - To burn slowly with smoke but no flame

The burned ruins of the building smoldered as smoke still filled the sky.

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Other / Move

slither - To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

Erin froze in fear as the snake slithered across the ground towards her.

verb

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Other / Body

wink - Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting

The waitress winked at Harold when she saw him because he was the diner's best customer.

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Other / Entice

cajole - To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.

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Other / Inward

capricious - Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

It was difficult to identify her true personality, given her capricious behavior.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

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

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