blush -
Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame
Kelly blushed when her teacher told her she was a good student.
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revert -
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.
After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.
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grope -
To use one's hands to feel about or search blindly or uncertainly.
The people's hands groped for the money dangling above them.
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glob -
A lump of a semiliquid substance
The pizza dripped with globs of cheese that were still hot.
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hush -
A silence
A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.
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aloft -
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
He held the trophy aloft, proud of his victory.
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gasp -
A convulsive catching of breath
Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.
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hiss -
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
When he heard to broken water pipe hiss, he knew he should call a plumber right away.
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squish -
The act of crushing something that is soft
Looking up at the giant person's shoe above him, the bug knew he was about to get squished.
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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.
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crag -
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face
The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.
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deadlock -
A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences
Congress couldn't pass any new bills because the political and emotional deadlock between the Republicans and Democrats on almost every issue.