cascade -
(of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities
Tracy felt a sense of calm at the water cascading over the rocks.
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slash -
To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement.
The first thing the new president of the company did was to slash the budget in half, eliminating all the waste he could find.
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sift -
Put (a fine, loose, or powdery substance) through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles
Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.
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Fluctuate -
To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.
Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.
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squirm -
Wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.
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streak -
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings
Somebody left a streak in the dusty table, which made it look even worse.
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tumble -
A sudden or headlong fall
The sign posted nearby indicated that it was easy to accidentally take a tumble down the rickety stairs.
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Pivot -
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.
In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.
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jostle -
Push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd
Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.
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jolt -
An abrupt rough or violent movement
Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
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ruffle -
Disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), 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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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
