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drench - To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.

The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.

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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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spurt - To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream

The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.

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douse - To pour a liquid over; drench

During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.

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slush - Partially melted snow or ice

In New York, falling snowflakes eventually turn to dangerous slush that residents can easily slip on.

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quench - To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty

Sally found that the best way to quench her thirst was by drinking water and not soda

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moisturized - To make something, especially the skin, less dry.

As a person gets older, it is important to use creams to keep the skin moisturized to minimize getting visible cracks and creases.

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squirt - Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet

An elephant's trunk is so long that it can squirt water like a fire hose.

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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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spurt - To flow out suddenly and forcefully, often in a stream.

Water spurted from the pipe when it broke.

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thaw - (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.

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trickle - (of a liquid) flow in a small stream

Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.