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leeway - The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.

My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.

noun

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haze - A physical or mental lack of clarity.

The morning haze made it hard to see the road clearly.

verb

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crave - To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately

After Les was assigned to the computer room night shift, he found he couldn't sleep during the day, and he craved eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.

verb

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hoard - To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away

If he was going to be a millionaire one day, Pete knew he'd have to start hoarding as much money as possible.

verb

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spew - To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly

Tourists and hikers love to go to Yellowstone National Park to see the Old Faithful geyser spew forth water about every hour.

noun

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freckles - Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.

People often notice her freckles and say they make her look unique and charming.

verb

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tilt - For one side of an object to be lower than the other

Andrea had to tilt the draw open to access the files.

noun

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enclave - A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.

The town is an enclave of French culture in the middle of a Spanish-speaking region.

verb

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astonish - To surprise or impress (someone) greatly

The audience was astonished by the amazing fireworks display at the end of the concert.

verb

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dazzle - To confuse a person's vision temporarily with lights that are flashing.

In the dark forest, the travelers were dazzled by the extremely bright stars in the sky.

noun

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sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.

noun

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kilter - The proper or usual state or condition.

For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.