swift -
Quick to act or respond, moving very fast.
When they heard the loud noise, the deer made a swift escape into the forest.
verb
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shimmer -
To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly
The soft light of the sun shimmered upon the empty field.
verb
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Hostile
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snarl -
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth
The tiny chihuahua snarled so viciously that even bigger dogs were afraid of it.
verb
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Stupid
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blabber -
Talk foolishly, mindlessly, or excessively
Much to Fred's dismay, Belinda would blabber endlessly about trivial matters that seemed to him to be just a waste of time and breath.
noun
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Sound
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hush -
A silence
A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.
verb
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Unfriendly
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rebuff -
To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner
Merrick angrily rebuffed the salesman before he could even make his pitch.
noun
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Exciting
Url
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heirloom -
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
Even though Marge didn't play violin, she wouldn't have considered selling the violin that was a family heirloom, that had been passed down for 10 generations.
adjective
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Dishonest
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devious -
Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals.
It took a while for the District Attorney to realize that the politician was using devious methods to hide the fact that he was taking bribes.
noun
See verb
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Hostile
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feud -
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute
In Verona, the Montagues and Capulets kept up a feud that ended tragically for both sides.
adjective
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Strong
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industrious -
To work very hard
The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.
noun
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Exciting
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flair -
A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
Known for his overacting, William Shatner has been described as having a flair for the dramatic.
verb
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Mistake
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bobble -
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
The wide receiver bobbled the ball and was unable to complete the play.
