Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
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sprinkle -
Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)
The chef sprinkled salt over the meat before cooking it.
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cram -
To completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.
Public garbage cans are always crammed with trash until it spills onto the street.
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nip -
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
Many dishes require taking a nip of salt and adding it to the pot.
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contorted -
Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.
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muggy -
(of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid
The muggy weather caused Terrence to sweat through his shirt.
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spasm -
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful
After strenuous exercise, painful muscle spasms can occur in the body.
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crater -
A large, round hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact (like a meteorite).
The moon’s surface is covered in countless craters from ancient collisions.
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pardon -
To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.
The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.
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taciturn -
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
The taciturn boy rarely spoke, even to his friends.
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doff -
Remove (an item of clothing)
Rex would always doff his hat as a greeting to his friends whenever he saw them.
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stubble -
Short stalks of growth
After the forest fire, the beautiful woods had been reduced to a random stubble of burnt stumps.
