essence -
The core nature or most important quality of something.
The essence of friendship is trust and mutual respect.
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prim -
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
In Victorian England, women were very prim and proper, never engaging in unladylike behavior.
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crunch -
To crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound
Chips of any kind, whether potato or tortilla, will always involve people crunching them.
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torrent -
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
The expensive umbrella barely worked against the heavy torrent of rain.
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whine -
Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.
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tangy -
Having a strong, piquant flavor or smell
Putting a lemon slice in water will give it a surprisingly tangy taste.
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wheedle -
To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something
Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.
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drowsy -
Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep
Betty felt so drowsy that she took a nap while waiting in traffic.
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lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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thaw -
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.
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rustle -
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
The autumn leaves rustled when the dog jumped on the pile.
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zeal -
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.
