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thrust - Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.

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Other / Shape

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glob - A lump of a semiliquid substance

The pizza dripped with globs of cheese that were still hot.

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snug - Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold

To protect herself from the cold, Paula wrapped herself in a snug blanket.

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sizzle - A hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking

The sizzle of hot dogs on the grill is a familiar sound on Memorial Day weekend.

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Other / Inward

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strut - Walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait

The wealthy businessman would strut through the town as if he literally owned it.

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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 get the tray inside.

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Other / Light

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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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Other / Wet

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fizzy - (of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent

On a hot summer day, the sound of fizzy soft drinks is a familiar experience.

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Other / Slow

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slink - Move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner

The lizard slinked forward, hoping to not scare the fly away before it would be eaten.

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holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

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gobble - Eat (something) hurriedly and noisily

After going without food for the whole day, June gobbled the plate of spaghetti she made for dinner.

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Crust - A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something

I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.