thud -
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
Jake tripped on the stairs and hit the ground with a resounding thud.
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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bump -
To strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt
I’m sorry I my car bumped into your car while I was parking, I admit I wasn't being careful enough.
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scamper -
(especially of a small animal or child) To run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
The dogs scampered through the open field, happy to be out of the house for once.
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clutch -
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly
Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.
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mimic -
A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way
By looking like him and perfectly imitating his voice, it was hard to distinguish the mimic from the person he was imitating.
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ascend -
To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.
Over the years, he ascended from a junior employee to become the company’s CEO.
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jiggle -
To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down
When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that this would open the door.
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gargle -
To move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful
Arthur gargled with mouth wash every morning to make his breath fresh
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divulge -
To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden.
The company wouldn't divulge any details about the new product, and it would be top secret until it came out.
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dumbfounded -
So shocked that you cannot speak
The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.
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Ironic -
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.
It was ironic that the fire station burned down due to an electrical fault.
