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wonder - To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement.

When she saw the magician perform his final trick with the glass ball, she couldn't stop wondering how he did the trick.

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crack - A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.

She noticed a crack in the wall after the small earthquake.

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doodle - To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.

Joan couldn't concentrate on the boring teacher, and just spent the class doodling.

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sprawl - Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way

Keith was going to spend his whole weekend sprawled out on the couch instead of doing chores.

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mimic - Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule

The baby was surprised to see that his reflection in the mirror would mimic everything he was doing.

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thrill - A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

Harlan Coben is one of the bestselling writers today because of the constant thrills he provides to readers.

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holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

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slip - To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.

She slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell.

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whine - Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.

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lull - Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

Tanya lulled her crying baby to sleep by whispering softly in his ear.

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swap - To give something and be given something else instead

Jay and Dave agreed to swap gifts with each other for the holildays.

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purge - To get rid of undesirable things

Stalin would purge his government of any people he thought were potentially dangerous to his government.