thrive -
For a child, animal, or plant to grow and develop well and vigorously
After heavy rains and patient care by the landscaper, the garden was soon thriving with beautiful plants and flowers.
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Uncomfortable
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lug -
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.
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Body
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slurp -
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.
Emery slurped each piece of spaghetti, ruining what was otherwise a quiet dinner.
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Love
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enchant -
To cause someone to have feelings of great delight or pleasure.
For many decades, Queen Elizabeth has been able to enchant countless people with her charm.
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Sound
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tinkle -
To make a light, clear ringing sound
The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.
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Friendly
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commiserate -
To feel or express sympathy towards someone.
Bill's friends commiserated with him when he lost the election, but it took several months for him to recover emotionally.
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Smart
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plumb -
To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly.
Scientists often use mathematics to plumb the depths of the mystery of the universe.
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Body
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squat -
To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs
Rex squatted down to get a better look at the ants in the grass.
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Hostile
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sully -
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.
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Move
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wriggle -
To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements
The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.
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Mistake
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overlook -
To fail to see or notice something.
It's important in a relationship to value the other person's great qualities, and overlook their faults.
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Dangerous
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jeopardize -
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.
Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.
