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escort - To accompany someone to a place, especially for protection or as a courtesy.

The security guards escorted the defendant safely out of the courtroom.

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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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decay - To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.

You couldn't see it from the outside, but the termites caused the house to decay from the inside until it just collappsed.

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reprieve - To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts.

The governor reprieved the convict and delayed his execution when new evidence was discovered.

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ridicule - The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

Tommy was the object of ridicule after he revealed an embarrassing secret.

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flex - The action or state of flexing

A simple flex of his muscles proved how strong Arnold Schwarzenegger once was.

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swagger - Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

The millionaire swaggered into the fancy nightclub, knowing all eyes would be on him.

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peek - Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner

Using his binoculars, Eddie was able to peek at the bird's nest in the distance.

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glimpse - See or perceive briefly or partially

On top of the Empire State Building, Cole could glimpse through the viewfinder the house in Staten Island where he grew up.

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smash - An act or sound of something smashing

The smash of glass was caused by the bullet flying through it.

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brainstorm - To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.

Let’s brainstorm to think of some marketing ideas for our new product.

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binge - A short period devoted to indulging in an activity to excess, especially drinking alcohol or eating

Instead of going to work, Nate called in sick and watched an entire season of his favorite show during a Netflix binge of viewing.