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gasp - Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment

Sherry gasped when she suddenly realized that she had lost her wallet with $500 and all her ID's and credit cards.

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trickle - A small flow of liquid

Brock tilted his glass to get the last trickle of beer out.

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gulch - A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream

Tourists would often walk through the dry gulch in the national park.

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shrill - (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing

June had to plug her ears to avoid hearing the shrill voices of her screaming children.

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Modest - Humble and not boastful — not showing off one's achievements or abilitie, and avoiding attention.

The successful businesman, though he made lots of money, never lost his modest and simple manner towards everyone he met.

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Intertwined - Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.

The vines were intertwined, creating a thick canopy over the garden.

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Impact - The force or action of one object hitting another.

The impact of the car crash was so strong that it damaged both vehicles.

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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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Edible - Safe and suitable for consumption as food, either raw or prepared.

The cake decorations may look like plastic, but they're not only edible, but they are delicious.

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Leeway - The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.

My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.

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dabble - Take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way

Steve dabbled a bit in photography, but he was still trying to fully understand how his camera worked.

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thump - A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement

The loud thump from when a gorilla beats his chest is a sign of danger to anyone near him.