trudge -
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions
Despite hours on the mountain, the skiers trudged up the hill until they reached the top.
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avalanche -
A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.
The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.
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crux -
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.
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screech -
A loud, harsh, piercing cry
When his mother told him she wasn't going to buy him a toy, Tommy let out a screech that could be heard across the parking lot.
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unsung -
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.
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smear -
A mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance
At the murder scene, a bloody smear of a handprint was found on the wall.
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slurp -
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.
Emery slurped each piece of spaghetti, ruining what was otherwise a quiet dinner.
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crave -
To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately
After Les was assigned to the computer room night shift, he found he couldn't sleep during the day, and he craved eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.
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fop -
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
The fop refused to do physical labor because it would ruin his fancy clothes.
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pucker -
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
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noggin -
A person's head
The criminal hit Tintin on the noggin to knock him out before robbing him.
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impede -
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
His lack of experience may impede his chances of getting the job.
