The baby grasped his father's hand in a gesture of affection.
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mystery -
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
The cause of the strange noise in the attic remains a mystery.
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flicker -
An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness
Wade's TV signal was reduced to undecipherable flicker once his cable had been cut off.
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visceral -
Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically
Edith had a visceral feeling of dislike when she met her new manager, and in time his actions showed that she was right from the start.
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primp -
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.
The groomsmen primped so much in the mirror that it seemed they were actually getting married.
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grind -
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.
He used a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients into a fine powder to make the medicine.
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bulge -
A rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
It was easy to see the bulge in the athlete's muscles, and it was clear that he worked out a lot.
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downpour -
A lot of rain in a short time.
They were having a wonderful picnic, when the sudden downpour forced them to cover themselves with a large piece of plastic.
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stuff -
To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner.
She stuffed the suitcase with clothes until it could barely close.
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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.
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stubborn -
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude
Fred was stubborn as a mule, and never admitted that he could ever make a mistake
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slouch -
Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
Too many students slouch in their chairs nowadays instead of sitting up straight.
