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jostle - Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd

Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.

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holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

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squeak - Make a high-pitched sound or cry

The mouse squeaked in a high pitch to its fellow mice when it found a food source nearby.

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glaze - A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food

The maple glaze on the donuts looked very appetizing to the hungry kids.

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nip - A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite

Many dishes require taking a nip of salt and adding it to the pot.

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hubris - Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.

The CEO’s hubris blinded him to the company’s financial troubles.

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drastic - Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme

Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.

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mist - A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.

A soft mist covered the fields at dawn, giving the landscape a dreamy look.

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haze - A physical or mental lack of clarity.

The morning haze made it hard to see the road clearly.

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meander - (of a river or road) To follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

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twang - A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring

The twang of a guitar can evoke certain moods in people.

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reminisce - To reflect on or remember past experiences, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.

She would often reminisces about the summer vacations at the beach that she spent with her grandparents.