wriggle -
To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements
The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.
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incessant -
Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior.
The incessant barking of the neighbor’s dog kept me awake all night.
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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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chuck -
To throw (something) carelessly or casually
The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.
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careen -
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
As the old bus speedily careened around the narrow and steep mountain Tibetan roads, Fred wondered if he would make it safely to interview the guru monk for his magazine article.
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converge -
To come together from different directions and meet at a point.
The streams converge into a single river near the valley.
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smear -
A mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance
At the murder scene, a bloody smear of a handprint was found on the wall.
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depart -
To leave a place, especially to start a journey.
Our flight departs at 8:30 a.m., so we need to get to the airport early in the morning.
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revert -
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.
After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.
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flow -
To move steadily and continuously, typically in a liquid, air, or smooth motion.
The conversation flowed easily between the two old friends.
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scoot -
To leave somewhere quickly
After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.
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divert -
To change the direction or course of something.
The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.
