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coy - Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring

Samantha gave Frank a coy look so that he would do her homework for her.

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arouse - To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.

The teacher's passionate words aroused the curiosity in the students, and they paid attention to everything he said, and they learned a great deal.

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vociferous - To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly

At the annual stock holder's meeting, Arnold was vociferous in his complaints about how the company was being run.

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picky - Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.

My dog is picky about where he sleeps; he’ll only rest on his favorite blanket.

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sprinkle - Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)

The chef sprinkled salt over the meat before cooking it.

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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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conjure - To make something appear

To help sell the car to the couple, the saleman tried to help them conjure up what it would be to drive in such a beautiful car.

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intricate - Having many complex and detailed parts that are difficult to understand or analyze.

The artist created an intricate piece of art with tiny, detailed patterns.

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reverberate - For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo.

The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.

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tiptoe - To walking on the front part of your foot in order to move very quietly

When Bill got home past midnight, he had to tiptoe around the house so as to not wake anybody up.

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dent - A slight hollow or depression in a surface, typically caused by impact or pressure.

She accidentally dropped her phone, leaving a dent in the plastic case.

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flirt - A person who habitually flirts

Saul was a natural flirt, always attracting the attention of girls.