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froth - A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam

Even though it cost six dollars, the decorative froth on top of the latte made it worth the money.

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smolder - To burn slowly with smoke but no flame

The burned ruins of the building smoldered as smoke still filled the sky.

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meteoric - Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention

When the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964, it led to their meteoric rise in popularity.

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extinguish - To put out a flame, fire, or light.

She extinguished the candle before leaving the room.

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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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squirt - A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something

The bicyclist stopped and rehydrated himself with a few squirts of his water bottle.

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mutter - To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation

After being yelled at by his boss, Ken muttered under his breath about how he hated his job.

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trek - Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot

Trekking through the Himalayas will reveal the powerful majesty of nature.

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traction - The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.

The startup’s new app is gaining traction with younger audiences.

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swig - A quick swallow of a drink

Ramiro took a swig of Gatorade to replenish himself during the soccer game.

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salvage - To save something from destruction or a bad situation.

After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.

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fop - A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy

The fop refused to do physical labor because it would ruin his fancy clothes.