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sift - To put a fine, loose, or powdery substance through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles

Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.

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dash - Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry

When the starting gun went off, the Olympic runners dashed towards the finish line.

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fling - Throw or hurl forcefully

The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.

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cling - (of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to

The small child would cling to her mother to avoid getting separated from her.

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trek - Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot

Trekking through the Himalayas will reveal the powerful majesty of nature.

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howl - To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The dog howled loudly at the moon.

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sketch - Make a rough drawing of

The art designer sketched a prototype of the new car model before the automotive company began production on it.

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twinkle - (of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint

The star twinkled above Denise like a blinking traffic signal.

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spurt - A sudden and forceful gush of water.

People watched the spurt of water coming from the geyser against the picturesque sky.

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vanish - To disappear suddenly and completely

During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.

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hurtle - To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous

The large meteor was hurtling towards earth, and the astronomers estimated that it could land in a major city, causing astronomical damage.

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meander - (of a river or road) To follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.