drastic -
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme
Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.
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shard -
A sharp piece of broken glass, metal, or other hard substance
In his anger, Mike threw the bottle against the wall, and it broke into a thousand dangerous shards.
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symbolic -
Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea.
The dove is symbolic of peace and hope.
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putter -
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.
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doodle -
A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away
Martha would make doodle's when she had nothing else to do, but her friends liked them so much they framed them and hung them on their walls.
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buffer -
A person or thing that reduces shock or impact.
When Fred skidded off the road on his motorcycle, his helmet was a thankful buffer that prevented a head injury.
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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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descend -
To move from a higher to a lower place or position; to go down.
We watched the sun slowly descend behind the hills.
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shrill -
(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing
June had to plug her ears to avoid hearing the shrill voices of her screaming children.
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sundry -
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
Wes needed to freshen up before getting on the plane, so the newsstand employee pointed him to the deodorant and other various sundries on the shelves.
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stuck -
Unable to move.
Marvin felt stuck in his low paying job, but he had a bit of hope that someday things would open up and change for the better.
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swoop -
(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air
Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.
