When the fountain pen exploded, the ink splattered all over the wall.
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Sound
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rustle -
Make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
The autumn leaves rustled when the dog jumped on the pile.
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Dishonest
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delude -
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true
The cult's leader deluded his followers into believing he knew the path to Heaven, but it was really the path to Hell.
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Pain
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wince -
Give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
Tiger winced as he realized he had hit the ball too far beyond the hole.
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Desire
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yearn -
Have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
Ever since her husband passed away, Samantha yearned for his presence every day.
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Love
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pamper -
Indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness
Hannah was excited for her day at the spa where she would be catered to and pampered.
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Friendly
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
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Weak
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Beg -
To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.
When he lost his job, he was so hungry that he had to beg strangers for something to eat.
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Move
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flail -
Wave or swing or cause to wave or swing wildly
Many businesses will feature an inflatable mascot that flails wildly in the wind.
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Attack
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inundate -
Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
Reggie tried to sneak out for his lunch break before his boss could inundate him with more work.
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Dangerous
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taint -
Contaminate or pollute (something)
In many third-world countries, tainted water is the only available drinking source despite its unhealthy effects.
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Inspire -
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
The coach’s speech inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.
