collide -
Moving objects to hitting something violently
The captain was totally surprised when the Titanic collided with the iceberg.
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slam -
Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly
When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.
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parry -
Ward off (a weapon or attack), especially with a countermove
At the Olympics, the skilled fencer would alway parry his opponent's attack and render it useless.
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urgent -
Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.
The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.
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plunge -
To quickly fall a long way down
When the summer heat hits, Billy loved to plunge into the swimming pool .
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impediment -
Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle.
His lack of funding was a major impediment to starting his business.
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plunk -
To hand something over or place it down with determination
Milton really didn't have the $400 to pay for the flight to the trade show, but he plunked down the money anyway, because he had to show his product to see if there would be any interest.
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trek -
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.
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sprint -
To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
The kids sprinted to catch the bus before it left.
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sprint -
A short race at full speed, usually over a short distance; or a burst of speed or effort for a brief period.
He won the 100-meter sprint with an incredible record time.
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expulsion -
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school, organization, or country.
The student faced expulsion after repeated violations of the school’s code of conduct.
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crash -
A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully.
The people in the house were alarmed when they heard the loud crash in the kitchen
