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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squint -
Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light
George lost his glasses, so he had to squint to see anything clearly.
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swindle -
A fraudulent scheme or action
Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.
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Unhappy
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frown -
A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness
Emojis displaying a frown are commonly used to communicate disapproval or unhappiness..
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fumble -
An act of using the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
Owen made a major fumble on his date when he knocked over his glass of wine.
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slump -
A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something
The stock market was experiencing a dramatic slump but would probably recover in the future.
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flourish -
A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others
As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.
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dab -
A small amount of something
Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.
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whine -
Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.
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puncture -
To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.
The intense criticism seemed to puncture her confidence, making her doubt her abilities.
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flicker -
An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness
Wade's TV signal was reduced to undecipherable flicker once his cable had been cut off.
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holler -
A loud cry or shout
The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.
