wink -
An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a signal
With just a wink of this eye, the celebrity acknowledged his fans cheering him on at the movie premiere.
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elude -
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
The thief managed to elude the police by slipping into a crowded market.
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embedded -
Inserted as part of something larger or more complex.
A video was embedded in the article to give more context.
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fragment -
A small piece that's come off a larger whole
When we went on the picnic, we found a fragment of a meteor that had hit that spot thousands of years ago.
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dusk -
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
The garden looked peaceful in the soft glow of dusk.
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obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
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borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
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pivot -
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.
In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.
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damp -
Slightly wet
The damp windows were the result of the sprinkling rain.
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cagey -
Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion
I asked to read Kyle's novel, but he was acting cagey and said he couldn't show it to me.
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intertwined -
Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.
The vines were intertwined, creating a thick canopy over the garden.
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merge -
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct.
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
