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slant - To slope or lean in a particular direction.

The workers on the slanty room had to be very careful, and they were well aware that a slip would mean danger.

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slog - To move with determination against difficult obstacles

After their boat got stuck in the swamp, Anne, Joyce, and Mary climbed out and slogged through the swamp for an hour before they got to solid land.

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arrogant - Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.

The athlete was talented but came across as arrogant in interviews, and that's why he didn't have many fans.

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thump - A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement

The loud thump from when a gorilla beats his chest is a sign of danger to anyone near him.

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prance - For a horse to move with high springy steps.

In the empty field, the horse pranced to its heart's content.

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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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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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grind - To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.

He used a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients into a fine powder to make the medicine.

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conjure - To make something appear

To help sell the car to the couple, the saleman tried to help them conjure up what it would be to drive in such a beautiful car.

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chunk - A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.

While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.

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snooze - Have a short, light sleep

Bob snoozed at his desk until his boss had to wake him up.

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sniff - To draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it from running, or to express contempt

Because of their superior sense of smell, dogs sniff new people and objects to determine more information about them.