churn -
To agitate, squeeze, rotate, or turn a liquid slowly in a container
Before the appearance of technology, butter was produced by churning milk by hand.
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bolt -
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly
He saw the police and bolted out the back door, and the police could not locate him..
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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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astound -
To cause others to be very surprised or shocked
The American public was astounded by the revelations about Watergate that were revealed by Woodward and Bernstein in the Washington Post.
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brink -
An extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope
Edwin stood on the brink of the cliff, only steps away from plummeting to the ground.
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soak -
To make something very wet
The thunderstorm during the race soaked the runner's clothes.
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gash -
A long deep slash, cut, or wound
Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.
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depart -
To leave a place, especially to start a journey.
Our flight departs at 8:30 a.m., so we need to get to the airport early in the morning.
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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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primal -
Relating to very basic emotions or conditions
The book The Primal Scream deals with deep, essential emotions that are at the core of every human being.
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anticlimax -
A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.
The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.
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unsung -
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.
