skew -
To cause something to be not straight or exact; to twist or distort.
The fact that so many of guys on the track team were sick negatively skewed their performance results.
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blubber -
The fat of sea mammals, but sometimes also referring to the extra weight of a person
Lewis loved sweets and cake, but he realized it was getting out of hand when he felt the blubber of his belly bulging through his shirt near his waist.
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mimic -
A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way
By looking like him and perfectly imitating his voice, it was hard to distinguish the mimic from the person he was imitating.
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unthinkable -
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.
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zoom -
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.
The motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway.
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jiggle -
To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down
When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that this would open the door.
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daunting -
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
As the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is the most daunting challenge for mountain climbers.
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plod -
To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps
Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.
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holler -
(of a person) give a loud shout or cry
Wade hollered to Joey far away in order to get his attention.
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preen -
To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
Before every job interview, Fritz would preen himself in the mirror to make sure he looked presentable.
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dainty -
Delicately small and pretty
Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.
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cram -
To completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.
Public garbage cans are always crammed with trash until it spills onto the street.
