flatter -
Express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.
Linda immediately recognized Jason's gushing compliments as an attempt to flatter her before asking her for a date.
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bobble -
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
The wide receiver bobbled the ball and was unable to complete the play.
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Successful
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phenomenal -
Very remarkable; extraordinary
Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, and turned it into one of the largest companies in the world, and everyone would agree that that Facebook has been a phenomenal success.
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squeak -
A short, high-pitched sound or cry
When he was a kid, Franco loved playing with his rubber ducks that let out a squeak when he squeezed them.
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Aggressive
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plague -
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
She was plagued by constant headaches, making it hard for her to focus on her work.
noun
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Weak
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meltdown -
A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process
The safety system was designed to prevent a nuclear meltdown in case of an emergency.
verb
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Pleasure
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imbibe -
Drink (alcohol)
Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.
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lucid -
Expressed clearly; easy to understand
The prosecutor's case was presented in such a lucid way that the jury easily understood why the defendant was guilty.
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Move
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gust -
A strong, brief burst of wind.
A strong gust of wind almost blew the umbrella out of her hands.
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dip -
To lower something briefly into a liquid, typically for a short time.
She dipped the brush into the paint before starting her artwork.
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smear -
Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance
Caleb smeared cream cheese on his bagel to make it taste better.
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snag -
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.
