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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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zigzag - To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.

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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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Incessant - Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior.

The incessant barking of the neighbor’s dog kept me awake all night.

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shred - Tear or cut into shreds

With the FBI catching up to him, the crooked CEO shred as many incriminating documents as he could find.

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hurl - Throw (an object) with great force

It was the bottom of the 9th inning, and Mac hurled the baseball towards the batter, trying to strike him out.

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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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Depart - To leave a place, especially to start a journey.

Our flight departs at 8:30 a.m., so we need to get to the airport early in the morning.

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Bounce - To spring back after hitting a surface.

The basketball bounced three times before going into the hoop.

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scrub - Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.

Scrubbing your tub with cleaning solution on a regular basis will keep it clean.

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Divert - To change the direction or course of something.

The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.

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Expulsion - The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school, organization, or country.

The student faced expulsion after repeated violations of the school’s code of conduct.