cling -
(of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to
The small child would cling to her mother to avoid getting separated from her.
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crouch -
To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself
The soldiers crouched next to the armored vehicle to protect themselves from enemy fire.
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coy -
Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring
Samantha gave Frank a coy look so that he would do her homework for her.
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stupor -
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Kramer was in such a drunken stupor that he ended up sleeping on a park bench.
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contiguous -
Things that are next to each other along a common border.
California and Mexico have a coastline that is contiguous.
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buoyant -
Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed.
The life jacket kept him buoyant in the water.
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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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overt -
Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide or conceal.
The overt hostility between the two co-workers made everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.
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stash -
A secret store of something
Carrie's kitchen pot would always act as a secret stash for her money.
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crave -
To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately
After Les was assigned to the computer room night shift, he found he couldn't sleep during the day, and he craved eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.
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frustrating -
Causing feelings of irritation or annoyance due to difficulties, obstacles, and lack of progress.
It’s so frustrating when the internet keeps disconnecting in the middle of an important video call.
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pricey -
Expensive or unreasonably expensive
Though the wedding ring was pricey, he wanted to get only the best when he would propose marriage.
