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dubious - Hesitating or doubting

Josh gave Sam a dubious look when he told him that they were going to win the lottery.

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squiggle - To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm

The crafty criminal squiggled free of his handcuffs and was able to escape.

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longwinded - Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech

Most of the audience tell asleep when the speaker gave a longwinded two hour speech.

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kibosh - When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances.

Keith was going to go to the museum, but his sudden illness put the kibosh on his plans.

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squat - To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs

Rex squatted down to get a better look at the ants in the grass.

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glint - A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface

Through the open door, the dog could see a glint of light peeking through.

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shush - To tell or signal (someone) to be silent

Annoyed by their loud conversation, Chuck shushed the couple behind him so he could enjoy the movie in peace.

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creep - Slow movement, especially at a steady but almost imperceptible pace

The traffic jam was so bad that cars would move at a slow creep, if they moved at all.

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mesmerizing - To hold one's attention in an almost magnetic way

The audience at the circus were mesmerized by the acrobats.

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cram - To completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.

Public garbage cans are always crammed with trash until it spills onto the street.

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quiver - To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion

When his mother removed his pacifier, the baby's lips began to quiver before he started to cry.

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mimic - A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way

By looking like him and perfectly imitating his voice, it was hard to distinguish the mimic from the person he was imitating.