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dispel - To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.

The sunshine helped dispel the morning fog.

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flick - To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.

James realised the safest way to remove the spider from Jennifer’s shoulder, was to flick it off.

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incline - A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position

The incline of the mountain made the climb incredibly challenging.

noun

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dawn - The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.

They reached the beach just as the dawn began to break over the horizon.

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evoke - To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind.

The old photograph evoked memories of his childhood home.

verb

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martyr - Kill (someone) because of their beliefs

The priest was martyred by the government for spreading his religious beliefs to nonbelievers.

noun

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holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

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amorphous - Lacking a clear shape or form.

The spilled paint formed an amorphous blob on the floor.

adjective

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blunt - (of a knife, pencil, etc.) having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp

Some knives are blunt and therefore pose less risk of accidentally cutting yourself.

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rift - A tear causing two parts of something to separate

When Matt found out that his partner had stolen money from the business, it caused a rift in their relationship that could not be fixed.

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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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gust - A strong, brief burst of wind.

A strong gust of wind almost blew the umbrella out of her hands.