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slam - Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly

When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.

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hurl - Throw (an object) with great force

It was the bottom of the 9th inning, and Mac hurled the baseball towards the batter, trying to strike him out.

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reverberate - For something to take a long a time because its effect is being echoed.

The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.

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flail - Wave or swing or cause to wave or swing wildly

Many businesses will feature an inflatable mascot that flails wildly in the wind.

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wiggle - Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

Ian's dog tried to wiggle through the doggy door, but its body was too fat to fit through.

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Aftermath - The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.

In the aftermath of the storm, rescue teams worked day and night.

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trek - A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot

A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.

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jostle - Push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd

Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.

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sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming a small puddle.

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swoop - (especially of a bird) move rapidly downward through the air

Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.

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streak - To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

The shooting star streaked across the night sky before quickly disappearing.

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slither - Move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

Erin froze in fear as the snake slithered across the ground towards her.