borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
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jabber -
To talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense
Irene jabbered so much that it sounded like she was talking to ten people at once.
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appalled -
Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong.
We were appalled at the cost of the car repairs—it was far too high!
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spurt -
A sudden gushing stream
At this point in the stream, the rapid spurt of water along the rocks was obvious.
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slant -
To slope or lean in a particular direction.
The workers on the slanty room had to be very careful, and they were well aware that a slip would mean danger.
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gleam -
A brief or faint light, often reflected off a surface.
The gleam of the sun on the water made the whole lake look magical.
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thud -
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
Jake tripped on the stairs and hit the ground with a resounding thud.
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saga -
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic
With its heroic characters and story spanning hundreds of years, Star Wars is the most popular cinematic saga in the world.
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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 small puddles.
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hawker -
A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
The hawker shouted loudly enough for everybody to hear, mentioning his variety of goods available for sale.
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rift -
A tear causing two parts of something to separate
When Matt found out that his partner had stolen money from the business, it caused a rift in their relationship that could not be fixed.
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glossy -
Shiny and smooth
Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.
