After the forest fire, the beautiful woods had been reduced to a random stubble of burnt stumps.
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lump -
A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight.
The lump of sugar Jennifer kept in her pocket as a treat for her horse, Chloe, melted on the way to the stables.
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dent -
To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure.
The car’s door was dented when it was accidentally hit by a shopping cart.
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crux -
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.
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bump -
A small raised area on a surface or the body, often from an injury or irregularity.
There’s a bump on my arm where I got stung by a bee.
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bend -
The part of something that is curved, such as a pipe or a road.
We had to slow down the car each time we came to a sharp bend in the road.
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leeway -
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.
My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.
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contiguous -
Things that are next to each other along a common border.
California and Mexico have a coastline that is contiguous.
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entangled -
Caught or involved in something that is difficult to escape from.
He was entangled in mounting credit card debt, and he hoped there would be a way to break free from it.
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intertwined -
Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.
The vines were intertwined, creating a thick canopy over the garden.
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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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buffer -
A person or thing that reduces shock or impact.
When Fred skidded off the road on his motorcycle, his helmet was a thankful buffer that prevented a head injury.
