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mum - Silent

The confidentiality agreement Robert signed at work meant he had to stay mum about the company's operations.

verb

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mull - To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length.

"I understand how much you want a dog", Eileen and John told their kids. "We will mull it over tonight and give you our answer tomorrow."

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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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poise - Graceful and elegant bearing in a person

People were always impressed by the natural poise of the prince whenever they were in his presence.

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gaze - Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought

Ned and Inez gazed into each other's eyes as if they were the only two people on Earth.

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mosey - To walk or move in a leisurely manner

With all the time in the world, Corey moseyed down the street.

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nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

The alcove at the large window made a perfect nook, where Gemma could quietly take time away from the family, to read her book or write in her journal without interruption.

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mellow - (especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness

Andy enjoyed walking outside listening to mellow music on his earphones.

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slumber - A sleep

The slumber of babies is one of the few times they are quiet.

verb

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dabble - To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way

Steve dabbled a bit in photography, but he was still trying to fully understand how his camera worked.

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dwell - To live in or at a specified place

Emily's dream was when she and Bill would retire, they would dwell in a house overlooking the water.

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tinker - To attempt to repair or improve something in a casual way, often to no useful effect

Mitch tried to tinker with his computer before realizing that it was more broken that he had thought, and that he had to bring it to the computer store to have a professional repair it.