bruise -
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.
He fell off his bike and got a bruise on his arm.
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martyr -
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
Socrates could have run away, but as a matter of integrity, he drank the hemlock and chose to be a martyr.
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dab -
A small amount of something
Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.
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shame -
The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace.
Afterwards, he felt a deep sense of shame after lying to his friends about something so important.
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whimper -
(of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent
The dog whimpered all day while its owner was away at work.
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slander -
A false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
Bill's company took a while to recover after his competitor broadcast a TV ad that contained slander about Bill's company's products.
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screech -
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry
Despite its majestic beauty, the eagle screeched so loudly that it seemed out of character.
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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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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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finesse -
Intricate and refined delicacy
Roger Federer is a championship player because of his finesse on the tennis court.
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glimpse -
A momentary or partial view
With his binoculars, Hiram caught just a glimpse of a wallet falling out of a woman's handbag across the street, and he wondered if he had time to race downstairs to return it. .
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stink -
Have a strong unpleasant smell
The garbage would stink so much that Beck could smell it from down the street.
