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raucous - Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

At the World Cup, the Americans in the audience let out a raucous roar every time their team scored a goal.

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zoom - To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.

The motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway.

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thrust - A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part

In the wrestling competition, Jerry's opponent had him pinned down, but with a strong thrust of his arms, Jerry pushed this opponent off of him, and then had his opponent pinned down instead.

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remark - Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact.

He realized he had make a mistake when he made a remark that she looked as if she had gained weight since the last time they had met.

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stubble - Short stalks of growth

After the forest fire, the beautiful woods had been reduced to a random stubble of burnt stumps.

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transparency - A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.

After the last CFO made a mess of the company's finances, Bill tried to achieve total transparency for all accounting information.

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colicky - Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines

Pam's crying baby was colicky because of intestinal problems.

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hover - To remain in one place in the air

The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.

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glitter - Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration

For arts-and-crafts enthusiasts, glitter is a popular and lively decoration.

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bump - To strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt

I’m sorry I my car bumped into your car while I was parking, I admit I wasn't being careful enough.

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nudge - A light touch or push

The elephant gave her baby a nudge to push him forward.

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wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.