streak -
To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
The shooting star streaked across the night sky before quickly disappearing.
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swish -
A hissing or rustling sound
The other runners only heard the swish of Usain Bolt running past them before he was gone.
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bolt -
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly
He saw the police and bolted out the back door, and the police could not locate him..
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inertia -
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.
The company’s inertia in adapting to new technology led to its downfall.
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scramble -
To mix together in a confused way
During the first week of school, the teacher has hopelessly scrambled our names and faces.
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trend -
A general direction in which something is developing or changing over time, such as a popular style or activity, especially in fashion, technology, or culture.
There's a growing trend toward remote work - working at home - in many industries.
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grope -
To use one's hands to feel about or search blindly or uncertainly.
The people's hands groped for the money dangling above them.
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scurry -
For a person or small animal to move hurriedly with short quick steps
Squirrels always scurry up and down trees in order to find food or escape from predators.
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ruffle -
to move or lift something so that it is no longer smooth; to disorder something, typically by running one's hands through it
The other players ruffled their new teammate's hair as part of his initiation.
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stampede -
A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
The elephants stampeded towards the poachers, who were now scared for their lives.
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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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convoy -
The organized movement of multiple vehicles or people traveling together, often for protection.
The president's convoy arrived at the event under heavy security.
