While exploring the cave, Bill sometimes had to stoop when the ceilings were low.
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bloat -
To become swollen with fluid or gas.
After eating the large plate of baked beans, Fred felt like his stomach was so bloated that he might float away like a balloon.
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verb
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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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Lag -
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.
She started to lag behind in the marathon due to exhaustion.
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verb
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careen -
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
As the old bus speedily careened around the narrow and steep mountain Tibetan roads, Fred wondered if he would make it safely to interview the guru monk for his magazine article.
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Hybrid -
A thing made by combining two different elements, often from different sources.
The car is a hybrid, running on both gasoline and electricity.
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nounverb verb
glaze -
Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish
Cinnamon coating was glazed onto the rolls in order to give it that extra appeal.
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nounverb verb
swirl -
Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern
The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.
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chuck -
Throw (something) carelessly or casually
The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.
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Wet
verb
douse -
Pour a liquid over; drench
During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.
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nounverb verb
nip -
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply
Puppies tend to nip their owners' hands when they are young.
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verb
gloat -
To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune
"You can gloat about your victory now", Johnny shouted at the other football captain, "but next year I assure you we'll beat you badly".
