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

The horse enjoyed prancing on the beach next to the water.

noun

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inkling - A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint

I had an inkling that I was going to get the job when, after 2 interviews, the manager made an appointment for me to meet her boss.

verb

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shrug - To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'

verb

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parch - To make or become dry through intense heat.

The earth was parched from the relentless heat.

verb

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thwart - To prevent someone from accomplishing something

Jim suspected that Fred his office mate said negative things about him in order to thwart Jim from advancing in the company.

noun

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Good / Successful
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mogul - An important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry

After Sumner Redstone survived a fire at the age of 55, he became a movie mogul and turned Paramount pictures into a powerhouse company.

noun

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kilter - The proper or usual state or condition.

For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.

verb

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bask - To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.

The family was happy that they brought their dog to the beach, who happily basked in the sun.

noun

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flurry - A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind

The snowstorm was accompanied by strong winds and a flurry of snowflakes that hit Sam in the face as he tried to walk through the streets.

adjective

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pliable - When a person is easily influenced, controlled, or persuaded by others

The boss wanted to hire employees who were pliable, so they wouldn't give his resitance when he told them what to do.

verb

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teeter - To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall

While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.

noun

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mayhem - Violent and chaotic disorder

After shots were fired into the crowd, a riot broke out and it was complete mayhem.