Anticlimax -
A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.
The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.
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swig -
A quick swallow of a drink
Ramiro took a swig of Gatorade to replenish himself during the soccer game.
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cog -
A wheel or gear that has metal teeth to move interlocking gears when combined in a sequence.
The cogs in Grandpa's old clock fascinated us when we were small because they moved in unison and made the clock tick as if by magic.
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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dimple -
A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles
Maddie was a cute girl, especially because of the dimple on her cheek.
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gulp -
An act of gulping food or drink
Sweating from the heat, Roger took a big gulp of water to cool down.
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noggin -
A person's head
The criminal hit Tintin on the noggin to knock him out before robbing him.
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Mist -
A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.
A soft mist covered the fields at dawn, giving the landscape a dreamy look.
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patter -
A repeated light tapping
Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.
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twitch -
A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement
There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.
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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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gully -
A water-worn ravine
On their nature walk, Tim saw that erosion had left the gully completely dry.
