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whisk - To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly

After the size of the crowd presented a danger to the prime minister, a police officer whisked him to safety.

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stringent - Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.

The school has stringent rules about attendance and behavior.

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thaw - The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility

Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.

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twinkle - (of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint

The star twinkled above Denise like a blinking traffic signal.

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stout - Somewhat fat or heavily built, especially around the waist.

The stout man got around town riding an electric scooter with a seat.

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primal - Relating to very basic emotions or conditions

The book The Primal Scream deals with deep, essential emotions that are at the core of every human being.

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conduit - A person or organization that acts as a medium for transmitting something (like information or money).

He acted as a conduit between the company and its overseas clients.

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submerge - To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid.

The flood submerged most of the village after the heavy rain.

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overlap - The way two things can share space, features, or time.

Their work schedules overlap on Tuesdays, so they often meet for lunch.

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snore - To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.

She decided to wear earplugs at night because when her husband snored loudly, it woke her up.

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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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sprinkle - Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)

The chef sprinkled salt over the meat before cooking it.