vapid -
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.
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yap -
Give a sharp, shrill bark
Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.
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snag -
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out
Horace had to repair the hole in his pants that was caused when it snagged on a sharp hook.
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
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shuffle -
Walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully from the ground
Penguins shuffle themselves around, never lifting their feet off the ground yet still reaching their destination.
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tumble -
(typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong
When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.
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spellbound -
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell
The Jones family were spellbound by the wonder of Disneyworld.
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narrative -
A story or a description of a series of events
As historians learned more about the ancient revolution, they gradually changed their narrative about what happened.
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holler -
A loud cry or shout
The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.
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burst -
To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.
The old rusted water main under the street burst, causing the road above to flood.
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whoosh -
Move or cause to move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound
As they raced, Superman and The Flash whooshed by so quickly that it just looked like a blur to the spectators.
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slouch -
Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
Too many students slouch in their chairs nowadays instead of sitting up straight.
