In the typical workplace, employees engage in gab with each other around the water cooler.
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Wet
nounverb noun
squirt -
A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something
The bicyclist stopped and rehydrated himself with a few squirts of his water bottle.
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Move
nounverb verb
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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nounverb verb
tumble -
(typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong
When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.
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Move
nounverb verb
skid -
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
The car skidded on the icy road and almost hit a tree.
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Busy
nounverb verb
swarm -
(of insects) move in or form a swarm
The thousands of locusts swarmed until they blocked out most of the sky.
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Exciting
nounverb noun
thrill -
A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
Harlan Coben is one of the bestselling writers today because of the constant thrills he provides to readers.
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Friendly
nounverb noun
chat -
An informal conversation
To learn more about his employees, the CEO would hold a chat with them as often as he could.
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Move
nounverb verb
swirl -
Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern
The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.
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nounverb noun
Picture
Glance -
a quick look at someone or something
She took a glance at the clock and realized she was running late.
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Sound
nounverb verb
twang -
An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture
Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.
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Unfriendly
nounverb verb
jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
