putter -
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.
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skim -
To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid
The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.
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plunk -
To hand something over or place it down with determination
Milton really didn't have the $400 to pay for the flight to the trade show, but he plunked down the money anyway, because he had to show his product to see if there would be any interest.
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vociferous -
To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly
At the annual stock holder's meeting, Arnold was vociferous in his complaints about how the company was being run.
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squiggle -
To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm
The crafty criminal squiggled free of his handcuffs and was able to escape.
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ignite -
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
Historians discuss and search for the event that ignited the French Revolution.
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stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
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flit -
To move swiftly and lightly
The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.
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uproot -
To remove or tear away from a native place or environment
The new leader tried to uproot and erase what had been a spirit of bribery and corruption in the government.
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sot -
A habitual drunkard
The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.
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longwinded -
Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech
Most of the audience tell asleep when the speaker gave a longwinded two hour speech.
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mystery -
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
The cause of the strange noise in the attic remains a mystery.
