aloft -
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
He held the trophy aloft, proud of his victory.
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cascade -
(of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities
Tracy felt a sense of calm at the water cascading over the rocks.
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dip -
To lower something briefly into a liquid, typically for a short time.
She dipped the brush into the paint before starting her artwork.
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plummet -
To fall or drop straight down at high speed
The CEO had to be replaced after sales had plummeted in the previous quarter.
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avalanche -
A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.
The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.
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slump -
Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply, especially with a bent back
Hugo worked so hard that he slumped over on his desk instead of going home for the day.
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plunk -
To hand something over or place it down with determination
Milton really didn't have the $400 to pay for the flight to the trade show, but he plunked down the money anyway, because he had to show his product to see if there would be any interest.
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tilt -
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
Andrea had to tilt the draw open to access the files.
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bounce -
To spring back after hitting a surface.
The basketball bounced three times before going into the hoop.
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swoop -
(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air
Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.
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fling -
Throw or hurl forcefully
The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.
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choppy -
Jerky, lacking smooth or calm flow; broken into short, uneven parts.
We had to cancel the boat ride because the water was too choppy.
