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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scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
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evade -
To avoid or escape from someone or something.
For years after stealing the jewels from the Jewelry store, Marcel managed to evade being caught.
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raucous -
Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
At the World Cup, the Americans in the audience let out a raucous roar every time their team scored a goal.
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bunch -
A large amount or number of something.
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden, and they looked beautiful in a vase when her husband came home.
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hawker -
A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
The hawker shouted loudly enough for everybody to hear, mentioning his variety of goods available for sale.
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putter -
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.
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grope -
To use one's hands to feel about or search blindly or uncertainly.
The people's hands groped for the money dangling above them.
