ebb -
For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.
Quincy's feet weren't getting wet anymore as the tide ebbed from the beach.
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shred -
To tear or cut into shreds
With the FBI catching up to him, the crooked CEO shred as many incriminating documents as he could find.
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bleary -
(of the eyes) unfocused or filmy from sleep or tiredness
Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.
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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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busybody -
A person who is too interested in things that do not involve them
The teenager felt like his mother was just being a busybody when she asked him where he was going when he met with friends.
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downfall -
A sudden loss of power, success, or status.
His dishonesty led to his downfall in politics.
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dusk -
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
The garden looked peaceful in the soft glow of dusk.
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clad -
Clothed
The valiant knight was clad in chain mail armor and a protective helmet.
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
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droop -
To bend or hang downward limply
Droopy Dog's eyes and cheeks would droop down so much that he looked like he was always tired.
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stray -
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place
Vincent's cat had strayed far from home and ended up in the middle of the road.
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mimic -
A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way
By looking like him and perfectly imitating his voice, it was hard to distinguish the mimic from the person he was imitating.
