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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buoyant -
Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed.
The life jacket kept him buoyant in the water.
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roly-poly -
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance
Santa Claus' jolly nature is due in part to his roly-poly body.
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torrent -
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
The expensive umbrella barely worked against the heavy torrent of rain.
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scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
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lure -
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
Drug pushers sometimes hang out near school yards, using descriptions of fantastic experiences as a lure to get innocent young students to buy drugs.
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unassuming -
Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.
Even though Bill had a successful online business, his quiet, modest, and unassuming attitude made people think that he was not really successful.
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throb -
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.
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avalanche -
A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.
The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.
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superfluous -
More than is needed or wanted
Matt was supremely confident, and he regarded praise from others as superfluous.
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recess -
A short break or pause, especially in the context of meetings, classes, or work, where activities are temporarily suspended.
The children were excited when recess began, eagerly running outside to play after hours of studying.
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babble -
To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
Monica worked at home, and sometimes her 1 year old Charlie sat in her lap, and he babbled away about all sorts of things that she didn’t understand.
