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breakneck - Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure.

The bikers raced downhill at breakneck speed, barely in control.

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overcast - With a sky completely full of clouds

Though the sky was completely overcast, the team arrived at the football field hoping that it would not rain.

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cluster - To stand or be positioned close together in a group.

Reporters clustered on both sides of the aisle as the celebrity entered the building.

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cluster - A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.

She wore a beautiful necklace with a cluster of pearls.

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astonish - To surprise or impress (someone) greatly

The audience was astonished by the amazing fireworks display at the end of the concert.

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sway - To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side

Danny felt at ease in the hammock as he gently swayed back and forth.

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crisp - Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)

I was hungry, and the crisp crackers with cheese tasted delicious.

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moot - Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing

When the defense lawyer brought up his client's rough upbringing, the prosecutor said it was a moot point that didn't excuse his actions.

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wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.

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wander - To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

On Sunday Bill didn't have anything planned, so he just wandered through the forest, looking at the beautiful trees, taking time to appreciate nature.

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semblance - The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.

In spite of their their kids' constant uncontrolled behavior, when they were outside they managed to keep up the semblance of calm, even though things were not so calm inside their house.

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crater - A large, round hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact (like a meteorite).

The moon’s surface is covered in countless craters from ancient collisions.