shimmer -
To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly
The soft light of the sun shimmered upon the empty field.
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validate -
To prove that something is true
Henry David Thoreau felt self-confident about his ideas, and he didn't need anyone else to praise him, because he validated his own ideas.
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squint -
An act or instance of squinting
Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.
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zest -
Great enthusiasm and energy
Alex had so much zest for his job that he would work as much overtime as possible.
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throb -
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.
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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.
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overt -
Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide or conceal.
The overt hostility between the two co-workers made everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.
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dissuade -
To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action.
She couldn't take the stress of her work, but her friends tried to dissuade her from quitting her job without a backup plan.
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crust -
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something
I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.
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conjure -
To make something appear
To help sell the car to the couple, the saleman tried to help them conjure up what it would be to drive in such a beautiful car.
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thaw -
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.
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spasm -
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful
After strenuous exercise, painful muscle spasms can occur in the body.
