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divulge - To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden.

The company wouldn't divulge any details about the new product, and it would be top secret until it came out.

verb

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drift - To move slowly and smoothly, especially through air or water.

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

adjective

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drowsy - Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep

Betty felt so drowsy that she took a nap while waiting in traffic.

noun

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creep - Slow movement, especially at a steady but almost imperceptible pace

The traffic jam was so bad that cars would move at a slow creep, if they moved at all.

verb

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swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.

adjective

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picky - Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.

My dog is picky about where he sleeps; he’ll only rest on his favorite blanket.

adjective

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glossy - Shiny and smooth

Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.

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aloft - High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.

He held the trophy aloft, proud of his victory.

noun

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kilter - The proper or usual state or condition.

For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.

noun

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quorum - The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.

In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.

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swarthy - Dark-skinned

With his dark and swarthy good looks, the actor had little trouble finding employment.

noun

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mist - A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.

A soft mist covered the fields at dawn, giving the landscape a dreamy look.