oblivious -
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
Alan was oblivious of the person talking to him because he was staring at his phone.
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Wet
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trickle -
A small flow of liquid
Brock tilted his glass to get the last trickle of beer out.
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verb
reverberate -
For something to take a long a time because its effect is being echoed.
The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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adjective
lackadaisical -
Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort
Bill's friends told him that if he wanted to get a job, he would have to improve his lackadaisical efforts regarding finding work.
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verb
flick -
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.
James realised the safest way to remove the spider from Jennifer’s shoulder, was to flick it off.
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Shape
noun
crag -
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face
The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.
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Dispel -
To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.
The sunshine helped dispel the morning fog.
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Light
noun
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Exposure -
The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.
The journalist’s article led to the exposure of a major financial scandal.
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nounverb noun
jolt -
An abrupt rough or violent movement
Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
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adjective
tangy -
Having a strong, piquant flavor or smell
Putting a lemon slice in water will give it a surprisingly tangy taste.
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Desire
noun
zest -
Great enthusiasm and energy
Alex had so much zest for his job that he would work as much overtime as possible.
