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avalanche - A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.

The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.

verb

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desecrate - To damage or show contempt toward something that is revered.

They were shocked at how people had desecrated the historical monument.

adjective

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arcane - Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions.

He mastered the arcane art of handcrafting rare musical instruments.

adjective

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restless - Unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because of worry or boredome.

On the spring day, the teacher found it hard to keep the class focused, because they seemed restless and kept looking out the window.

noun

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scorn - The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt

Sheriff Otto gave his deputy a look of scorn when he asked a silly question.

noun

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aftermath - The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, rescue teams worked day and night.

adjective

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unthinkable - So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible

When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.

adjective

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cosmic - Vast or immense in scale or importance, often relating to space or the universe.

His innovative ideas were about the possibility of cosmic energy and how it flows through the universe.

verb

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drip - To release or fall in slow, small drops of liquid, often steadily or at intervals.

Water began to drip from the ceiling after the heavy rain.

noun

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sprawl - An ungainly or carelessly relaxed position in which one's arms and legs are spread out

After work, Terry would sit on the couch and have his body end up in a lazy sprawl.

adjective

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dignified - Having or expressing a sense of pride and self-respect.

Even in defeat, the politician remained dignified and thanked his supporters.

noun

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snub - An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something

At school, Emily was often the object of a snub that she felt when her classmates avoided her.