subside -
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level.
After the winds and rain of the hurricane finally subsided, people could see the damage that was left behind.
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bleary -
(of the eyes) unfocused or filmy from sleep or tiredness
Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.
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ravenous -
Extremely hungry; eager or craving something in an intense or insatiable way.
The ravenous wolves circled their prey, growling with hunger
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murmur -
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.
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beguile -
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
Jim really didn’t like sitting at a desk and programming, and sometimes he suspected that he chose to be a programmer because he had been beguiled by the hope of becoming a rich entrepreneur.
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clod -
A lump of earth or clay
Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.
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swish -
A hissing or rustling sound
The other runners only heard the swish of Usain Bolt running past them before he was gone.
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nozzle -
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid
The firefighters aimed their hoses as water shot out of the nozzle and extinguished the massive fire.
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capricious -
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
It was difficult to identify her true personality, given her capricious behavior.
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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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dainty -
Delicately small and pretty
Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.
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sheen -
A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained.
The sheen on the furniture made the dining area look elegant and inviting.
