lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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seductive -
Very tempting
Because Bill liked travelling so much, he found the offer for the airline job very seductive.
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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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cockeyed -
Crooked or askew; not level
Andre gave Mindy a cockeyed look when he suggested that they do hang-gliding together.
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prance -
For a horse to move with high springy steps.
In the empty field, the horse pranced to its heart's content.
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ripple -
Form or flow with undulating waves on the water's surface.
The surface of the lake rippled as a result of the evening wind.
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drawl -
A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds
Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.
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whirl -
A rapid movement around and around
He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.
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Incentive -
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.
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zest -
Great enthusiasm and energy
Alex had so much zest for his job that he would work as much overtime as possible.
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reverberate -
For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo.
The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.
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huddle -
To come close together in a group
After the tragedy, the family members huddled together to give emotional support and comfort to each other.
