Lenny couldn't wait to get out of the city and visit his relatives in the rustic countryside.
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lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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par -
The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability.
Since her math test score was below par, she made up her mind to study harder next time.
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grasp -
To seize and hold firmly
The baby grasped his father's hand in a gesture of affection.
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spurt -
To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.
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downfall -
A sudden loss of power, success, or status.
His dishonesty led to his downfall in politics.
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uptick -
a small increase in the level or value of something
The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.
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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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flirt -
A person who habitually flirts
Saul was a natural flirt, always attracting the attention of girls.
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reverberate -
For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo.
The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.
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ruddy -
(of a person's face) having a healthy red color
Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.
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expedite -
To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.
He asked the clerk to expedite his passport application because of his urgent travel needs.
