In Jewish weddings, it's common for the groom to smash a glass with his foot as part of the ceremony.
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escort -
To accompany someone to a place, especially for protection or as a courtesy.
The security guards escorted the defendant safely out of the courtroom.
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giggle -
Laugh lightly in a nervous, affected, or silly manner
Carrie giggled when she heard her favorite knock-knock joke.
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lull -
Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
Tanya lulled her crying baby to sleep by whispering softly in his ear.
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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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growl -
(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat
Brian growled back at his dog, but it just made her angrier.
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scorn -
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt
Sheriff Otto gave his deputy a look of scorn when he asked a silly question.
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moan -
Make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or displeasure
Sara knew that whenever her baby started to moan softly, it would only be a short time before he started to cry.
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thaw -
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility
Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.
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glance -
a quick look at someone or something
She took a glance at the clock and realized she was running late.
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cascade -
A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope
Niagara Falls is the most famous natural cascade in the world.
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glaze -
A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food
The maple glaze on the donuts looked very appetizing to the hungry kids.
