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spurt - To flow out suddenly and forcefully, often in a stream.

Water spurted from the pipe when it broke.

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spurt - To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream

The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.

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slither - To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

Erin froze in fear as the snake slithered across the ground towards her.

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parry - To ward off a weapon or attack, especially with a countermove

At the Olympics, the skilled fencer would alway parry his opponent's attack and render it useless.

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lure - Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something

Drug pushers sometimes hang out near school yards, using descriptions of fantastic experiences as a lure to get innocent young students to buy drugs.

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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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flow - To move steadily and continuously, typically in a liquid, air, or smooth motion.

The conversation flowed easily between the two old friends.

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finesse - Intricate and refined delicacy

Roger Federer is a championship player because of his finesse on the tennis court.

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discrepancy - A difference between two things that are expected to be the same.

Her story had a major discrepancy that made the police suspicious.

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shred - To tear or cut into shreds

With the FBI catching up to him, the crooked CEO shred as many incriminating documents as he could find.

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zigzag - To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.

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entice - To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

Evan wasn't supposed to eat the donut, but Dennis enticed him by waving one in front of his face.