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embedded - Inserted as part of something larger or more complex.

A video was embedded in the article to give more context.

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gully - A water-worn ravine

On their nature walk, Tim saw that erosion had left the gully completely dry.

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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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chunk - A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.

While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.

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wrinkle - A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; or a minor problem or unexpected difficulty.

There’s just one little wrinkle in our plan—we forgot to book the hotel we were planning to stay in.

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puffy - Describing something with a rounded or bloated shape, such as a puffy pillow or a puffy cloud.

The pillow was so puffy that it felt like he was sleeping on a soft cloud.

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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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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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lopsided - Unbalanced or uneven because one side is lower, heavier, or larger than the other.

The football team won by a lopsided score of 35-6.

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incline - A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position

The incline of the mountain made the climb incredibly challenging.

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crux - A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.

Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.