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fend - Look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others

Martha wanted to teach her kids how to cook, so she let them fend for themselves in the kitchen.

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Inhibitions - A feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents someone from acting freely; a psychological or social barrier that limits a person’s behavior or expressions.

His inhibitions kept him from speaking up during the meeting, even though he had great ideas.

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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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burp - The noise made by air released from the stomach through the mouth

Joe realized he shouldn't have over-eaten at lunch when he felt the burp emerging from his mouth during his important job interview.

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tingle - A slight prickling or stinging sensation

The jolt of static electricity sent a tingle along Seth's arm that made his hair stand on end.

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Other / Surprise

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dumbfounded - So shocked that you cannot speak

The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.

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Honk - To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.

He honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.

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Disperse - To scatter or spread over a wide area.

The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.

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deadlock - A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences

Congress couldn't pass any new bills because the Republicans and Democrats were politically and emotionally deadlocked on almost every issue.

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drastic - Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme

Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.

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zealot - A fanatical person who is unyielding in their spiritual or political pursuits.

Juliet went into the hills alone to seek God, even though her friends called her a crazy zealot. She later testified that speaking to God in the storm was a profoundly healing experience.

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whittle - Carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it

With nothing but free time, Elmore spent hours whittling a large piece of wood into a smaller piece.