Dovetail -
To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly.
The two departments tried to dovetail their efforts in order to finish the job on time.
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snug -
Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold
To protect herself from the cold, Paula wrapped herself in a snug blanket.
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Entice
adjective
seductive -
Very tempting
Because Bill liked travelling so much, he found the offer for the airline job very seductive.
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booze -
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
On the shelves behind the bartender, Keith saw endless bottles of booze, and it was difficult for him to decided what kind of liquor he wanted to drink now.
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adjective
coy -
Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring
Samantha gave Frank a coy look so that he would do her homework for her.
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verb
pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
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Wet
verb
scald -
Injure with very hot liquid or steam
A common danger in households is the possibility that children can be scalded with unattended hot water.
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flabby -
Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.
Jane bought exercise weights to tighten up her flabby arm muscles, but the cat thought they were head rests.
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oblivion -
The state of being forgotten or destroyed
This year's fad is on everybody's mind, and next year it will have faded into oblivion.
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verb
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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.
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glutton -
An excessively greedy eater
Danny was a glutton who spent all of his free time eating.
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ooze -
The sluggish flow of a fluid
The expensive dessert was topped off with a dripping ooze of chocolate.
