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ruddy - (of a person's face) having a healthy red color

Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.

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roam - To move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area

The buffalo had dozens of acres to roam freely without a care in the world.

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snooze - A short, light sleep, especially during the day

Lenny was angry that his quick snooze in bed was interrupted by his alarm clock.

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incentive - Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.

The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.

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grunt - (of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound

Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.

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druthers - A person's preference in a matter

If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.

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pluck - To take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place

In Ralph Waldo Emerson's beautiful poem Forbearance, he suggests that it is good to appreciate a beautiful flower without plucking it from the ground.

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clog - To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.

Some dirt was clogging the sink, so that the water in the sink didn't drain properly.

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wrinkle - A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; or a minor problem or unexpected difficulty.

There’s just one little wrinkle in our plan—we forgot to book the hotel we were planning to stay in.

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toss - To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping.

When she got home after a tough day at work, she tossed her keys onto the table and sat down to rest.

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vociferous - To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly

At the annual stock holder's meeting, Arnold was vociferous in his complaints about how the company was being run.

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gulch - A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream

Tourists would often walk through the dry gulch in the national park.