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poise - Graceful and elegant bearing in a person

The princess had developed such great poise over her lifetime as a member of the royal family.

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salvage - To save something from destruction or a bad situation.

After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.

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juicy - Highly interesting, exciting, or sensational, especially regarding gossip or news.

He landed a juicy job offer with a huge salary and great benefits.

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growl - A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog

A tiger's growl is a loud warning for any potential prey in the nearby area.

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sag - To sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength

Dean knew it was time to go on a diet when his bed started to sag under his weight.

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residue - Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.

After the cleaning, there was still a greasy residue on the surface of the kitchen counter that needed further scrubbing.

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splash - A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid

In the rain-soaked field, the splash of water on the ground was the only sound heard.

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creep - Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed

The burglar would creep through the house without making a sound.

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wade - To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance

After the devastating monsoon, the villagers were forced to wade through waist-high water.

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oblivion - The state of being forgotten or destroyed

This year's fad is on everybody's mind, and next year it will have faded into oblivion.

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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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bump - A small raised area on a surface or the body, often from an injury or irregularity.

There’s a bump on my arm where I got stung by a bee.