stride -
To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
On Sunday mornings, they would stride together in the park.
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muddle -
An untidy and disorganized state or collection
The complicated math equation looked like one giant muddle.
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smash -
An act or sound of something smashing
The smash of glass was caused by the bullet flying through it.
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jeer -
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.
The crowd let out a jeer at the politician when he talked about positions that were extremely unpopular with the public.
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thaw -
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility
Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.
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clamor -
To shout loudly and insistently.
For several minutes at the end of the concert, the fans clamored for the band to play one more song.
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shriek -
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.
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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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plague -
A persistent trouble or source of distress, often something that causes great suffering or difficulty.
The plague of locusts devastated the crops, leaving the farmers in desperate need of assistance.
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bend -
To shape something that is straight into a curve or angle; or to move your body so that it is no longer upright or straight.
She had to bend down to pick up the dropped keys.
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maneuver -
A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations.
The army conducted a large-scale maneuver to test their new defense strategy.
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glance -
To look quickly or briefly at something, often without giving it full attention.
He glanced at the menu but quickly decided to order the same dish as always.
