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Cliffhanger

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A A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others

B A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next

C Influence or power, especially in politics or business

D A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

NOUN

Cliffhanger - A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next

The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.

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Nuzzle

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A Form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression

B Make (someone's hair or clothes) untidy or messy

C Raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

D Rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth

VERB

Nuzzle - Rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth

Lions tend to nuzzle against each other to show affection.

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Cramps

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A A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles

B A derogatory term used to ridicule someone who is not very clever, or who does not learn easily.

C A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort

D A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

NOUN

Cramps - A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles

When Sharon got cramps in her stomach after eating the fish, she suspected that it may have been spoiled.

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Gasp

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

B Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment

C Killing a lot of people

D Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment

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Gasp - A convulsive catching of breath

Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.

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Gasp - Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment

Sherry gasped when she suddenly realized that she had lost her wallet with $500 and all her ID's and credit cards.

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Zeal

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A Influence or power, especially in politics or business

B A thing on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or a horizontal rod or bar in a birdcage

C A thing that is extremely or unusually large

D Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

NOUN

Zeal - Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.

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Oblivion

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A Partially melted snow or ice

B The state of being forgotten or destroyed

C Great anger that results in a desire to punish

D Hard, menial, or dull work

NOUN

Oblivion - The state of being forgotten or destroyed

This year's fad is on everybody's mind, and next year it will have faded into oblivion.

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Greedy

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A Mawkishly sentimental

B Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.

C Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

D Perfect and without any imperfections

ADJECTIVE

Greedy - Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

The billionaire was so greedy that even all of his wealth wasn't enough for him.

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Unkempt

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A Having an appearance that is disorganized and dirty

B (especially of an old person) active; lively

C Possessing or showing courage or determination

D Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness

ADJECTIVE

Unkempt - Having an appearance that is disorganized and dirty

The guidance counselor said to go to an interview clean and neat, and that being unkempt is a sure way not to get hired.

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Klutz

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A A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject

B A remark that is funny but unkind.

C A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person

D A person who avoids work or effort

NOUN

Klutz - A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person

For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.

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Loom

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A Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something

B Have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

C Treat in an indulgent or overprotective way

D To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future

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Loom - To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future

Joe looked at the economic data, and could sense a recession looming in the near future.

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Cliffhanger

Nuzzle

Cramps

Gasp

Zeal

Oblivion

Greedy

Unkempt

Klutz

Loom

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