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hiccup - An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.

A girl in the class couldn't stop her hiccups, and the other kids in the class couldn't stop laughing.

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snug - Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold

To protect herself from the cold, Paula wrapped herself in a snug blanket.

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blubber - The fat of sea mammals, but sometimes also referring to the extra weight of a person

Lewis loved sweets and cake, but he realized it was getting out of hand when he felt the blubber of his belly bulging through his shirt near his waist.

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trek - A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot

A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.

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burp - The noise made by air released from the stomach through the mouth

Joe realized he shouldn't have over-eaten at lunch when he felt the burp emerging from his mouth during his important job interview.

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scamper - (especially of a small animal or child) To run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

The dogs scampered through the open field, happy to be out of the house for once.

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sparkle - To shine brightly with flashes of light

The river sparkled with the sunlight shining down on it.

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puffery - Exaggerated or false praise

The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."

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stammer - To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words

Once he realized he was speaking to a large crowd, Quentin nervously stammered his way through his speech.

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slump - A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something

The stock market was experiencing a dramatic slump but would probably recover in the future.

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shred - To tear or cut into shreds

With the FBI catching up to him, the crooked CEO shred as many incriminating documents as he could find.

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fuzzy - Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance

After too much use, a tennis ball will develop a fuzzy texture and not be suitable for play anymore.