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gawk - To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way

Linda and her friends couldn't help but gawk at their favorite movie star when she arrived at the movie opening.

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crucial - Of central and extreme importance

As they left for the plane, the parents knew it was crucial that all the members of the family had their passports.

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dubious - Hesitating or doubting

Josh gave Sam a dubious look when he told him that they were going to win the lottery.

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snag - Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out

Horace had to repair the hole in his pants that was caused when it snagged on a sharp hook.

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brat - A child, typically a badly behaved one

Felicia couldn't handle the screaming brat next to her on the cross-country flight.

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quintessential - Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

All over the world, the Statue of Liberty is seen as the quintessential symbol of freedom.

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awash - Having an amount of something that is larger than necessary or wanted

Many students graduate college awash in debt, so that a significant portion of their income has to go to slowly paying it off.

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prompt - To be on time

Arlene was proud that she was very prompt with regards to arriving at work, and she got there exactly at 9AM every morning.