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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.

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overlap - The part where two things share space, features, or time.

Their work schedules overlap on Tuesdays, so they often meet for lunch.

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oblivion - The state of being forgotten or destroyed

This year's fad is on everybody's mind, and next year it will have faded into oblivion.

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dribble - A thin stream of liquid; a trickle

The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.

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fickle - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.

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stuff - Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.

We talked about all kinds of stuff at the party last night.

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groove - A long, narrow cut or indentation, typically in a surface, often used for fitting or alignment.

The vinyl record has a groove where the needle sits to produce sound.

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oblique - Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting

Tilting at a 45-degree angle, the bonsai tree was oblique compared to the table it sat on.

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glow - To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.

His face glowed with pride when he saw the results of his hard work.

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erupt - To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer

After rumbling for a week, the volcano erupted spewing forth rivers of lava

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extraneous - Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on

The teacher tried to focus on the day's topic, and spent a great effort making sure the class wasn't distracted by questions and comments from students about extraneous topics.

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streamline - To design or shape something to reduce resistance to motion for speed or smooth flow; or to improve the efficiency of a process by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.

We need to streamline the hiring process so it doesn’t take so long to bring in new employees.