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untimely - Not happening at a useful or expected time.

The serious and untimely injury of the tennis star forced him to quit sports.

verb

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zoom - To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.

The motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway.

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flit - To move swiftly and lightly

The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.

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haul - To pull or drag something with effort or force.

It took three men to haul the fishing net out of the water.

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amorphous - Lacking a clear shape or form.

The spilled paint formed an amorphous blob on the floor.

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drawl - A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds

Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.

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crackle - A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds

The crackle of the fire was the only thing Vic could hear as he camped in the mountains.

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whoosh - A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound

Jim heard the whoosh of the golf ball as it flew over his head.

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visceral - Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically

Edith had a visceral feeling of dislike when she met her new manager, and in time his actions showed that she was right from the start.

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tingle - To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation

Acupuncture can often cause someone's skin to tingle.

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wheeze - To breathe loudly and with difficulty

Louise would wheeze so much that she had to use her inhaler right away.

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chore - A routine task, especially a household one

Billy and Alice spent the day sweeping and performing other chores for their allowance.