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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tilt -
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
Andrea had to tilt the draw open to access the files.
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slump -
Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply, especially with a bent back
Hugo worked so hard that he slumped over on his desk instead of going home for the day.
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buoyant -
Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed.
The life jacket kept him buoyant in the water.
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dip -
A brief lowering or decline, often in reference to a surface or position
After a long hike, they took a refreshing dip in the lake
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plunk -
To hand something over or place it down with determination
Milton really didn't have the $400 to pay for the flight to the trade show, but he plunked down the money anyway, because he had to show his product to see if there would be any interest.
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swoon -
Faint from extreme emotion
The young woman swooned from hearing the bad news, so the man had to catch her before she fell.
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flick -
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.
James realised the safest way to remove the spider from Jennifer’s shoulder, was to flick it off.
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aloft -
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
He held the trophy aloft, proud of his victory.
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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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droop -
To hang or bend downward limply.
His shoulders drooped after hearing the bad news.
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ascend -
To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.
Over the years, he ascended from a junior employee to become the company’s CEO.
