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finesse - Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner

After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.

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pierce - To go through something completely, from one end to another

In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.

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shiver - (of a person or animal) shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

Genevieve was wearing five layers of clothing, yet kept shivering in the December weather.

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mumble - Say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear

Darren asked Gary to speak louder because he was mumbling too much.

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spellbound - To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell

The Jones family were spellbound by the wonder of Disneyworld.

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Amplify - To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.

Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.

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strut - Walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait

The wealthy businessman would strut through the town as if he literally owned it.

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scrub - Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.

Scrubbing your tub with cleaning solution on a regular basis will keep it clean.

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stoop - To bend one's body forwards and downwards

While exploring the cave, Bill sometimes had to stoop when the ceilings were low.

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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.

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sway - Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side

Danny felt at ease in the hammock as he gently swayed back and forth.

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primal - Relating to very basic emotions or conditions

The book The Primal Scream deals with deep, essential emotions that are at the core of every human being.