The spilled paint formed an amorphous blob on the floor.
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labyrinth -
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way.
He found himself lost in the labyrinth of legal and financial paperwork while trying to buy a house.
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lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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leeway -
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.
My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.
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fluff -
Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton that accumulate in small light clumps
A lint roller can remove fluff that accumulates on clothing.
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overt -
Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide or conceal.
The overt hostility between the two co-workers made everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.
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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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crisp -
Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)
I was hungry, and the crisp crackers with cheese tasted delicious.
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clod -
A lump of earth or clay
Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.
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bend -
The part of something that is curved, such as a pipe or a road.
We had to slow down the car each time we came to a sharp bend in the road.
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crust -
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something
I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.
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dent -
To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure.
The car’s door was dented when it was accidentally hit by a shopping cart.
