aspiration -
A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
She worked day and night to fulfill her aspiration of opening a bakery.
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implore -
To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.
Alan implored the judge to have mercy on his situation, and not give him more than a short sentence.
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unsung -
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.
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sift -
To put a fine, loose, or powdery substance through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles
Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.
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offshoot -
Something that has developed from something larger that already existed
Bell Labs, an offshoot of the Bell Telephone company, was where the transistor, laser beams, and the UNIX operating system were invented.
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clatter -
Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound
The chains clattered against each other in the strong wind.
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moot -
Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing
When the defense lawyer brought up his client's rough upbringing, the prosecutor said it was a moot point that didn't excuse his actions.
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wry -
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.
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entice -
To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage
Evan wasn't supposed to eat the donut, but Dennis enticed him by waving one in front of his face.
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daub -
To coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way
In ancient times, houses were constructed by daubing clay all over the structure in order to hold it together.
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throb -
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.
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wiggle -
A wiggling movement
The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.
