Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
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adjective
mute -
Being silent
When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.
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Slow
verb
hover -
Remain in one place in the air
The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.
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Move
verb
jostle -
Push, elbow, or bump against (someone) 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.
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Wet
verb
dredge -
Clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge
The large vessel dredged the dirty water so that it could sparkle once again.
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Inward
adjective
pious -
Devoutly religious
For their pious commitment to God, the group of nuns were honored by a visit from the Pope.
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Light
adjective
radiance -
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
When David saw the ark opened, revealing the Torah scrolls inside, he sensed a radiance of wisdom emanating from them.
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Shape
noun
Picture
chunk -
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.
While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.
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verb
Picture
rattle -
To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds.
The sudden loud noise rattled her, and for a long time she just couldn't calm down.
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adjective
radiant -
Shining, full of light, glowing brightly
New York City at night looks radiant with its buildings full of light.
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adjective
crucial -
Of central and extreme importance
As they left for the plane, the parents knew it was crucial that all the members of the family had their passports.
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Wet
adjective
soggy -
Wet and soft
Sasha was left with soggy cereal after she poured too much milk in the bowl.
