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verb

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Other / Light

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shimmer - To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly

The soft light of the sun shimmered upon the empty field.

verb

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Other / Move

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skim - To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid

The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.

noun

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Other / Wet

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sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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sentimental - Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.

She kept the old letters as sentimental reminders of her childhood.

noun

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Bad / Small

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shortfall - An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.

Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.

verb

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Other / Fast

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stampede - A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals

The elephants stampeded towards the poachers, who were now scared for their lives.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

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scrounge - Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth

As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.

verb

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Other / Move

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smear - Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance

Caleb smeared cream cheese on his bagel to make it taste better.

adjective

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Bad / Mistake

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spurious - False and incorrect

The teacher showed Max that his scientific conclusions were wrong because they were based on spurious facts and logic.

verb

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Other / Move

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squirm - To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.

noun

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Bad / Steal

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scam - A dishonest scheme; a fraud

When Joel received an e-mail that promised him a million dollars, he hoped it wasn't a scam.

verb

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Bad / Small

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skimp - To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize

When Dana saw the pizza only had tomato sauce and pepperoni, she knew the chef had skimped on the cheese.