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scramble - To mix together in a confused way

During the first week of school, the teacher has hopelessly scrambled our names and faces.

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Glance - a quick look at someone or something

She took a glance at the clock and realized she was running late.

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smear - A mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance

At the murder scene, a bloody smear of a handprint was found on the wall.

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Flow - To move steadily and continuously, typically in a liquid, air, or smooth motion.

The conversation flowed easily between the two old friends.

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whirl - A rapid movement around and around

He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.

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jiggle - Move about lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down

When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that would open the door.

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dangle - Hang or swing loosely

The shoes tied together dangled from the power line.

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slap - A quick hit with the flat part of the hand

Arthur had to give Evelyn a quick slap in the face to wake her up to tell her that their house was on fire.

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cascade - A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope

Niagara Falls is the most famous natural cascade in the world.

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bypass - To avoid something by going around it.

Jim heard there was a lot of traffic on the main highway, and was able to bypass it by going on a smaller road.

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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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Fluctuate - To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.

Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.