She took a glance at the clock and realized she was running late.
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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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ooze -
(of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way
At the site of the volcano, molten lava slowly began to ooze out.
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jab -
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist
In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.
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lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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jest -
Speak or act in a joking manner
Malcolm and his friends always jested and shared laughs with each other.
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schmooze -
A long and intimate conversation
Bill couldn't help himself from listening to the schmooze and about his fellow workers.
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abuse -
The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.
The dog had suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before arriving at the shelter.
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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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hug -
To embrace or cuddle someone, often in a warm, supportive, or comforting manner.
She hugged the old teddy bear to her chest as she fell asleep.
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hiccup -
To experience or make the involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm.
He hiccupped loudly during dinner and couldn’t stop for a few minutes!
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maneuver -
A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations.
The army conducted a large-scale maneuver to test their new defense strategy.
