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squeak - A short, high-pitched sound or cry

When he was a kid, Franco loved playing with his rubber ducks that let out a squeak when he squeezed them.

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stunt - Prevent from growing or developing properly

Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.

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whine - A long, high-pitched complaining cry

Kay's dog let out a high-pitched whine when he wanted her to pay attention to him.

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doom - Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate

Bryce struggled with his depression, unable to escape the constant feeling that doom and failure was just a moment away.

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torment - Severe physical or mental suffering

Sufferers of depression must deal with the torment of their own thoughts on a regular basis.

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prey - An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

Caught in the spider's web, the fly was about to become its prey.

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swindle - Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions

Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.

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gab - Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters

Having no use for small talk, Robert would roll his eyes as soon as the people around him would gab endlessly.

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whirl - Move or cause to move rapidly around and around

The tornado whirled towards the town, soon to leave destruction in its wake.

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jab - Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed

The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.

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decay - To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.

You couldn't see it from the outside, but the termites caused the house to decay from the inside until it just collappsed.

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stuff - Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.

We talked about all kinds of stuff at the party last night.