scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
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slouch -
A lazy, drooping posture or movement
Sitting in a slouch while hunched over a computer is a common problem today.
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insatiable -
Impossible to satisfy, especially a strong desire or appetite.
Her insatiable curiosity led her to read every book she could find on the subject.
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divulge -
To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden.
The company wouldn't divulge any details about the new product, and it would be top secret until it came out.
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crunch -
To crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound
Chips of any kind, whether potato or tortilla, will always involve people crunching them.
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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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ego -
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.
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gleam -
A brief or faint light, often reflected off a surface.
The gleam of the sun on the water made the whole lake look magical.
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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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muggy -
(of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid
The muggy weather caused Terrence to sweat through his shirt.
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whiff -
A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly
Ted caught a whiff of smoke from a nearby cigarette being lit.
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innate -
Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something.
The innate curiosity of children drives them to explore and learn about the world.
