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clump - A compacted mass or lump of something

Torrie was impressed that the small clump of soil was enough for a plant to sprout from it.

verb

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strut - To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait

The wealthy businessman would strut through the town as if he literally owned it.

noun

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creep - Slow movement, especially at a steady but almost imperceptible pace

The traffic jam was so bad that cars would move at a slow creep, if they moved at all.

adjective

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impetuous - Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

His impetuous decision to quit his job left him struggling to find a new one.

verb

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Other / Move

jostle - Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd

Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.

noun

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nozzle - A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid

The firefighters aimed their hoses as water shot out of the nozzle and extinguished the massive fire.

verb

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grunt - (of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound

Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.

noun

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remark - Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact.

He realized he had make a mistake when he made a remark that she looked as if she had gained weight since the last time they had met.

noun

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downpour - A lot of rain in a short time.

They were having a wonderful picnic, when the sudden downpour forced them to cover themselves with a large piece of plastic.

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flashback - A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.

In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.

verb

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reminisce - To reflect on or remember past experiences, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.

She would often reminisces about the summer vacations at the beach that she spent with her grandparents.

noun

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twitch - A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.