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whisper - The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.

It was so quiet at the abandoned mall that you could hear a whisper from a great distance away.

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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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inhibitions - A feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents someone from acting freely; a psychological or social barrier that limits a person’s behavior or expressions.

His inhibitions kept him from speaking up during the meeting, even though he had great ideas.

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steep - Rising or falling at a sharp angle.

It's a steep climb to the top of the mountian, but the view is worth it.

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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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essence - The core nature or most important quality of something.

The essence of friendship is trust and mutual respect.

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Other / Inward

uppity - Self-important; arrogant

Mac acted very uppity after winning the sales contest, refusing to even talk to those he considered inferior.

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Other / Fast

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zoom - To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.

The motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway.

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Other / Stop

deadlock - A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences

Congress couldn't pass any new bills because the political and emotional deadlock between the Republicans and Democrats on almost every issue.

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Other / Move

swish - Move with a hissing or rushing sound

The race cars swished past the spectators in a tidal wave of sound.

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Other / Slowly

plod - To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps

Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.

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Other / Wet

drizzle - Light rain falling in very fine drops

The light drizzle created small ripples in the water.