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smug - Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Silvio was very smug after winning the election his opponents claimed he would lose.

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meander - (of a river or road) follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

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prong - Each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork

Forks come in many versions, some with varying numbers of prongs used for different tasks.

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sniff - Draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it from running, or to express contempt

Because of their superior sense of smell, dogs sniff new people and objects to determine more information about them.

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cackle - To laugh in a loud, high voice

The witch would cackle her high pitched laugh as she added the spices to the magic drink that would cause the young princess to sleep for 20 years.

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puffery - Exaggerated or false praise

The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."

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scour - Clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent

Victor would have to use a cleaning solution to scour the rust stains off of his bathtub.

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uptick - ​a small increase in the level or value of something

The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.

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parch - Make or become dry through intense heat

The earth was parched from the relentless heat.

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lanky - A person who is ungracefully thin and tall

Although Sid was very tall, his lanky body and lack of athletic skills kept him from becoming a really good basketball player.

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mum - Silent

The confidentiality agreement Robert signed at work meant he had to stay mum about the company's operations.

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opaque - Dull or lacking brightness, not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.

The glass was opaque, and all we could see was the form of a person on the other side, and it was scary.