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dip - A brief lowering or decline, often in reference to a surface or position

After a long hike, they took a refreshing dip in the lake

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squiggle - To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm

The crafty criminal squiggled free of his handcuffs and was able to escape.

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spasm - A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful

After strenuous exercise, painful muscle spasms can occur in the body.

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context - The circumstances or background information surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning.

In a different context, his joke might have been actually funny and not offensive.

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permeate - To spread through something and be present in every part of it.

Adoption of the internet started slowly, but within a short time it permeated all aspects of our lives, and we can't imagine living without it.

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cling - (of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to

The small child would cling to her mother to avoid getting separated from her.

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dizzy - Having a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance.

After going on the giant roller coaster, Ed felt very dizzy.

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hybrid - A thing made by combining two different elements, often from different sources.

The car is a hybrid, running on both gasoline and electricity.

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babble - To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.

Monica worked at home, and sometimes her 1 year old Charlie sat in her lap, and he babbled away about all sorts of things that she didn’t understand.

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impact - The force or action of one object hitting another.

The impact of the car crash was so strong that it damaged both vehicles.

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parry - To ward off a weapon or attack, especially with a countermove

At the Olympics, the skilled fencer would alway parry his opponent's attack and render it useless.

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vapid - Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.