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swarthy - Dark-skinned

With his dark and swarthy good looks, the actor had little trouble finding employment.

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hybrid - A thing made by combining two different elements, often from different sources.

The car is a hybrid, running on both gasoline and electricity.

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dumbfounded - So shocked that you cannot speak

The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.

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blur - When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist.

The rain on the windscreen reduced the oncoming traffic to a blur that made it hard for Beth to drive, even with her glasses.

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wheedle - To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something

Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.

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anticlimax - A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.

The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.

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droop - To bend or hang downward limply

Droopy Dog's eyes and cheeks would droop down so much that he looked like he was always tired.

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thunderbolt - A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.

When the president's announced that he wasn't going to run for re-election, it came as an unexpected thunderbolt to the public.

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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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ripple - Form or flow with undulating waves on the water's surface.

The surface of the lake rippled as a result of the evening wind.

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flutter - To move up and down or from side to side with short, quick, light movements

Sam was amazed at the beauty of thousands of butterflies fluttering their wings in what was called Butterfly Valley.

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gusto - Enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest

Denise did her job with gusto, never complaining and always with a smile on her face.