blather -
Talk long-windedly without making very much sense
Sally would blather on about pointless topics until people just walked away from her.
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Slow
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trudge -
Walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions
Despite hours on the mountain, the skiers trudged up the hill until they reached the top.
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Move
verb
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Bolt -
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly
He saw the police and bolted out the back door, and the police could not locate him..
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Love
verb
smooch -
To kiss passionately.
Adam and Eve could not stop thinking about each other and they cherished their lunch breaks when they would meet in the park for a smooch.
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Love
verb
dote -
Be extremely and uncritically fond of
The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.
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Friendly
verb
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
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Dishonest
verb
delude -
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true
The cult's leader deluded his followers into believing he knew the path to Heaven, but it was really the path to Hell.
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Sound
verb
mutter -
Say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
After being yelled at by his boss, Ken muttered under his breath about how he hated his job.
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Inward
verb
hoard -
Amass (money or valued objects) and hide or store away
If he was going to be a millionaire one day, Pete knew he'd have to start hoarding as much money as possible.
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Love
verb
snuggle -
Settle or move into a warm, comfortable position
Loving couples frequently snuggle with each other in order to keep warm.
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Exciting
verb
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Inspire -
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
The coach’s speech inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.
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Small
verb
tweak -
To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement
Mechanics use wrenches to tweak the various parts of a car.
