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tingle - A slight prickling or stinging sensation

The jolt of static electricity sent a tingle along Seth's arm that made his hair stand on end.

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bunch - A large amount or number of something.

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden, and they looked beautiful in a vase when her husband came home.

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kibosh - When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances.

Keith was going to go to the museum, but his sudden illness put the kibosh on his plans.

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cram - To completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.

Public garbage cans are always crammed with trash until it spills onto the street.

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taciturn - Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

The taciturn boy rarely spoke, even to his friends.

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wheedle - To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something

Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.

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hoard - To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away

If he was going to be a millionaire one day, Pete knew he'd have to start hoarding as much money as possible.

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slippery - Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.

Be careful—the floor is slippery after being mopped.

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par - The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability.

Since her math test score was below par, she made up her mind to study harder next time.

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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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sentimental - Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.

She kept the old letters as sentimental reminders of her childhood.

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gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.