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twitch - A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.

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hasten - To move or act quickly.

The doctor hastened to the emergency room after he was called in the middle of the night.

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clamor - A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting or protesting.

During the demontration, the protesters created a clamor demanding justice.

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swerve - To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.

The van swerved to avoid the car suddenly stopping in front of it.

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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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primp - To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.

The groomsmen primped so much in the mirror that it seemed they were actually getting married.

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crag - A steep or rugged cliff or rock face

The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.

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stray - To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place

Vincent's cat had strayed far from home and ended up in the middle of the road.

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flashback - A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.

In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.

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simultaneous - Refers to actions or events that are performed or experienced at the same time, without any time between them.

They made a simultaneous broadcast of the event across multiple time zones that allowed people from all over the world to watch it live.

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reclusive - Preferring to live in isolation and avoiding contact with others, often due to personal preference or a desire for privacy.

Many people described the artist as reclusive, rarely attending gallery openings or social events despite his fame.

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blatant - (of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly

As part of his blatantly uncontrollable personality, Skylar left a mess in the kitchen in front of his mother.