infinitesimal -
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.
Since there are as many stars in the universe as there are grains of sand on all the world's beaches, the earth seems infinitesimal in comparison to the whole universe.
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impregnable -
Unable to be broken into or captured.
The high walls around the city made it impregnable when attacked or under siege.
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glib -
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.
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moan -
Make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or displeasure
Sara knew that whenever her baby started to moan softly, it would only be a short time before he started to cry.
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verify -
To check or prove something through evidence or investigation
The scientist ran multiple tests to verify the results of the experiment.
verb
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creak -
To show weakness or frailty under strain.
When Willie got into his 90's, he felt he could almost hear his bones creak when he walked.
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testy -
Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered
Evan simply asked how Carmen was doing, so he was shocked when she exhibited a testy attitude and yelled at him.
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wrangle -
To have a long and complicated dispute
Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.
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ingrate -
A person who shows no gratitude, who does not show proper appreciation or thanks for something.
He ended the relationship when he realized his 'friend' was an ingrate, and didn't apprecaite all the generous acts he had done.
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defray -
To pay for something in a way that reduces or delays costs, expenses, or financial obligation.
They decided to rent out the basement in order to defray the cost of the monthly mortgage payments.
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blemish -
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
After the accident, the plastic surgeon was able to clean up Shelly's son's face from any trace of what happened, except for a blemish on his cheek.
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scoot -
To leave somewhere quickly
After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.
