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sketch - A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture

Even though the suspect was wearing a hoodie, the police sketch of him managed to portray his facial features very accurately.

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cluster - To stand or be positioned close together in a group.

Reporters clustered on both sides of the aisle as the celebrity entered the building.

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scour - To clean or brighten the surface of something by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent

Victor would have to use a cleaning solution to scour the rust stains off of his bathtub.

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mimic - Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule

The baby was surprised to see that his reflection in the mirror would mimic everything he was doing.

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fluctuate - To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.

Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.

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fuzzy - Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance

After too much use, a tennis ball will develop a fuzzy texture and not be suitable for play anymore.

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thud - A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground

Jake tripped on the stairs and hit the ground with a resounding thud.

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tumble - A sudden or headlong fall

The sign posted nearby indicated that it was easy to accidentally take a tumble down the rickety stairs.

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dent - To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure.

The car’s door was dented when it was accidentally hit by a shopping cart.

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pardon - To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.

The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.

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embedded - Inserted as part of something larger or more complex.

A video was embedded in the article to give more context.

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leeway - The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.

My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.