parch -
To make or become dry through intense heat.
The earth was parched from the relentless heat.
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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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splash -
Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops
The bartender dropped an ice cubs in the full glass, causing it to splash all over him.
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torrent -
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
The expensive umbrella barely worked against the heavy torrent of rain.
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drizzle -
Rain lightly
The rain drizzled onto his windshield, but not enough for him to turn on the wipers.
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slosh -
To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way.
The wine sloshed inside the glass as it was being poured.
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spurt -
A sudden gushing stream
At this point in the stream, the rapid spurt of water along the rocks was obvious.
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slippery -
Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.
Be careful—the floor is slippery after being mopped.
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sprinkle -
A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface
A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.
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gush -
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly
On a hot summer day, water gushed out of the fire hydrant to cool everyone down.
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scald -
To injure with very hot liquid or steam
A common danger in households is the possibility that children can be scalded with unattended hot water.
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submerge -
To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid.
The flood submerged most of the village after the heavy rain.
