scuff -
Scrape or brush the surface of (a shoe or other object) against something
Quincy had to take his car in for repairs after his bumper scuffed a brick wall.
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Move
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flit -
Move swiftly and lightly
The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.
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171 of580 Good /
Exciting
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Inspire -
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
The coach’s speech inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.
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Move
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Digress -
To temporarily leave the main subject of a conversation or discussion
Please don’t digress—we need to focus on the main issue during these important negotiations.
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Desire
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Evoke -
To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind.
The old photograph evoked memories of his childhood home.
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Disgusting
verb
slobber -
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
St. Bernards may be lovable dogs, but their constant slobbering is a turn-off for many people.
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Move
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ruffle -
Disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it
The other players ruffled their new teammate's hair as part of his initiation.
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176 of580 Good /
Successful
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thrive -
(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
After heavy rains and patient care by the landscaper, the garden was soon thriving with beautiful plants and flowers.
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177 of580 Bad /
Unfriendly
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mock -
Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
While the professor wrote the math formula on the board, one of the students mocked him behind his back as the other students laughed.
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178 of580 Bad /
Aggressive
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Grab -
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.
He tried to grab the last large piece of pizza before anyone else noticed.
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Attack
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bombard -
Attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles
The navy bombarded the enemy with cannon fire in order to overwhelm them quickly.
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Squeeze
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scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
