grind -
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.
He used a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients into a fine powder to make the medicine.
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lurch -
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.
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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
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jostle -
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, 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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wriggle -
To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements
The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.
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toss -
To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping.
When she got home after a tough day at work, she tossed her keys onto the table and sat down to rest.
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whirl -
A rapid movement around and around
He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.
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depart -
To leave a place, especially to start a journey.
Our flight departs at 8:30 a.m., so we need to get to the airport early in the morning.
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squiggle -
A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way
The doctor's signature was just a random bunch of squiggles that didn't look like anything.
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traverse -
To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.
The hikers traversed the hills and rocky terrain carefully.
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chuck -
To throw (something) carelessly or casually
The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.
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detour -
A longer route that is taken to avoid something or to see something along the way.
On our way back from our vacation, we made a detour to see the beautiful waterfall.
