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rift - A tear causing two parts of something to separate

When Matt found out that his partner had stolen money from the business, it caused a rift in their relationship that could not be fixed.

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cluster - To stand or be positioned close together in a group.

Reporters clustered on both sides of the aisle as the celebrity entered the building.

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bulge - A rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface

It was easy to see the bulge in the athlete's muscles, and it was clear that he worked out a lot.

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merge - To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct.

The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.

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centrality - The state of being central in location or focus.

The centrality of the town square made it a perfect meeting spot.

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enclave - A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.

The town is an enclave of French culture in the middle of a Spanish-speaking region.

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dovetail - To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly.

The two departments tried to dovetail their efforts in order to finish the job on time.

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contour - The edge that defines the shape of something.

Bill could tell by the easy rolling contour of the land that it would be a good place to establish his horse ranch.

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slant - To slope or lean in a particular direction.

The workers on the slanty room had to be very careful, and they were well aware that a slip would mean danger.

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warp - To become bent and twisted out of shape.

Sometimes the enemy bombards the media with propaganda and lies to warp public opinion in the direction that they want.

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gully - A water-worn ravine

On their nature walk, Tim saw that erosion had left the gully completely dry.

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bump - A small raised area on a surface or the body, often from an injury or irregularity.

There’s a bump on my arm where I got stung by a bee.