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gurgle - To make a bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle

When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.

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cluster - To stand or be positioned close together in a group.

Reporters clustered on both sides of the aisle as the celebrity entered the building.

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honk - To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.

He honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.

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muggy - (of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid

The muggy weather caused Terrence to sweat through his shirt.

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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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entangled - Caught or involved in something that is difficult to escape from.

He was entangled in mounting credit card debt, and he hoped there would be a way to break free from it.

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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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sopping - Extremely wet

When Bruce and Sally got caught in the thunderstorm, they both got sopping wet, but they were so much in love they didn't care.

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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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stunt - An action displaying spectacular skill and daring

Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.

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swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.

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thud - A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground

Jake tripped on the stairs and hit the ground with a resounding thud.