Sasha was left with soggy cereal after she poured too much milk in the bowl.
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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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clamor -
A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting or protesting.
During the demontration, the protesters created a clamor demanding justice.
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anachronism -
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
The movie had an anachronism when a character used a laptop in a scene set in 1950.
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swish -
Move with a hissing or rushing sound
The race cars swished past the spectators in a tidal wave of sound.
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twitch -
A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement
There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.
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flashback -
A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.
In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.
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beguile -
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
Jim really didn’t like sitting at a desk and programming, and sometimes he suspected that he chose to be a programmer because he had been beguiled by the hope of becoming a rich entrepreneur.
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wheeze -
To breathe loudly and with difficulty
Louise would wheeze so much that she had to use her inhaler right away.
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whirlwind -
Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush.
We loved our whilwind tour of so many European countries in one week.
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reclusive -
Preferring to live in isolation and avoiding contact with others, often due to personal preference or a desire for privacy.
Many people described the artist as reclusive, rarely attending gallery openings or social events despite his fame.
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bounce -
To spring back after hitting a surface.
The basketball bounced three times before going into the hoop.
