shudder -
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.
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Move
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swoop -
(especially of a bird) move rapidly downward through the air
Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.
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Move
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jostle -
Push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd
Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.
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Love
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nuzzle -
Rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth
Lions tend to nuzzle against each other to show affection.
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Wet
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quench -
To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty
Sally found that the best way to quench her thirst was by drinking water and not soda
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Aggressive
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Allege -
To claim or assert something to be true without proof, often in a legal context.
He is alleged to have lied under oath during the trial.
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Exciting
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revel -
Enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing
Elmore and his friends reveled in his purchase of a new house by throwing a party.
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Big
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billow -
To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam.
During the early 20th century, the skies above many cities were filled with billowing clouds of smoke coming from factory chimneys.
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Stupid
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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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Move
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squirm -
Wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.
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Move
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slam -
Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly
When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.
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Unfriendly
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sully -
Damage the purity or integrity of; defile
Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.
