mystery -
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
The cause of the strange noise in the attic remains a mystery.
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obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
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squish -
The act of crushing something that is soft
Looking up at the giant person's shoe above him, the bug knew he was about to get squished.
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squat -
To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs
Rex squatted down to get a better look at the ants in the grass.
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tingle -
A slight prickling or stinging sensation
The jolt of static electricity sent a tingle along Seth's arm that made his hair stand on end.
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squawk -
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person
A seagull's squawk is a common sound in beachside areas.
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longwinded -
Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech
Most of the audience tell asleep when the speaker gave a longwinded two hour speech.
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meander -
(of a river or road) To follow a winding course.
The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.
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buoyant -
Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed.
The life jacket kept him buoyant in the water.
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lanky -
A person who is ungracefully thin and tall
Although Sid was very tall, his lanky body and lack of athletic skills kept him from becoming a really good basketball player.
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reverberate -
For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo.
The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.
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amplify -
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.
Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.
