toss -
To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping.
When she got home after a tough day at work, she tossed her keys onto the table and sat down to rest.
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groove -
A long, narrow cut or indentation, typically in a surface, often used for fitting or alignment.
The vinyl record has a groove where the needle sits to produce sound.
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zeal -
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.
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uproot -
To remove or tear away from a native place or environment
The new leader tried to uproot and erase what had been a spirit of bribery and corruption in the government.
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trickle -
(of a liquid) flow in a small stream
Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.
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slogan -
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
"Where's the Beef?" was originally a slogan by fast-food chain Wendy's and became so popular that the phrase is still used today.
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nibble -
To take small bites out of something.
Pam enjoyed watching her pet bunny as it would nibble on carrots.
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
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droop -
To hang or bend downward limply.
His shoulders drooped after hearing the bad news.
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plump -
Having a full rounded shape
The fruit was very plump, and when Jim bit into it, the juice ran down the sides of his mouth - and it was as delicious as he had expected.
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bump -
A small raised area on a surface or the body, often from an injury or irregularity.
There’s a bump on my arm where I got stung by a bee.
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prissy -
Fussily and excessively respectable
At dinner, Mary's new suitor was subject to her prissy aunt Maggie, who barely acknowledged him.
