thaw -
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.
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gulch -
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream
Tourists would often walk through the dry gulch in the national park.
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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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sizzle -
(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking
The hot plate of food was still sizzling when it was brought to the customer's table.
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chug -
(of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds
The antique train chugged along the tracks, moving slowly enough that people could run along side it.
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dawn -
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
They reached the beach just as the dawn began to break over the horizon.
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divert -
To change the direction or course of something.
The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.
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cockeyed -
Crooked or askew; not level
Andre gave Mindy a cockeyed look when he suggested that they do hang-gliding together.
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contour -
The edge that defines the shape of something.
Bill could tell by the easy rolling contour of the land that it would be a good place to establish his horse ranch.
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flabbergasted -
To be surprised, amazed, or shocked very unexpectedly
Lucille was flabbergasted when she arrived at her classroom Tuesday morning for another day of teaching, and her 4th grade students had made a surprise birthday party for her.
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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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clog -
To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.
Some dirt was clogging the sink, so that the water in the sink didn't drain properly.
