blob -
A fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick
There exists a certain type of fish that resembles a blob of liquid.
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proximity -
Being near or close in space or time.
People liked living in the town because of its proximity to many wonderful beaches.
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chunk -
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.
While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.
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jut -
To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something
The observation deck jutted out from the building, allowing people to see the city directly underneath their feet.
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contiguous -
Things that are next to each other along a common border.
California and Mexico have a coastline that is contiguous.
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dent -
To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure.
The car’s door was dented when it was accidentally hit by a shopping cart.
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crevice -
A narrow opening in a rock or a wall resulting from a split or crack.
Max realized that mice were getting into his house through a crevice in the wall.
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bend -
To shape something that is straight into a curve or angle; or to move your body so that it is no longer upright or straight.
She had to bend down to pick up the dropped keys.
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contorted -
Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.
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crust -
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something
I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.
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slope -
A surface where one end or side is at a higher level than another.
The steep slope of the ski trail meant that the skiing was exciting and a bit dangerous.
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gaping -
A wide open and very large hole.
The prisoners used dynamite to blast through the prison wall, and they escaped through the gaping hole that resulted.
