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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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wiggle - Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

Ian's dog tried to wiggle through the doggy door, but its body was too fat to fit through.

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scrub - Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.

Scrubbing your tub with cleaning solution on a regular basis will keep it clean.

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Other / Entice

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implore - To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.

Alan implored the judge to have mercy on his situation, and not give him more than a short sentence.

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blare - Make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound

The car horn blared along with all of the other car horns as the traffic jam caused drivers to be upset.

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contour - The edge that defines the shape of something.

Bill could tell by the easy rolling contour of the land that it would be a good place to establish his horse ranch.

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Overt - Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide or conceal.

The overt hostility between the two co-workers made everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.

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slouch - Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way

Too many students slouch in their chairs nowadays instead of sitting up straight.

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Other / Inward

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flashback - A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.

In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.

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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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Telltale - Revealing or indicating something hidden or secret, showing the inner nature of something.

The telltale smell of smoke hinted at a fire nearby.

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Flame - A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.

The candle’s flame flickered gently in the dark room.