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nounverb noun

streak - A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings

Somebody left a streak in the dusty table, which made it look even worse.

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nounverb verb

cascade - (of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities

Tracy felt a sense of calm at the water cascading over the rocks.

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Other / Wet

nounverb verb

splash - Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops

The bartender dropped an ice cubs in the full glass, causing it to splash all over him.

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Other / Sound

nounverb noun

grunt - A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person

The weightlifter let out a loud grunt before lifting the bar off of the ground.

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Other / Body

nounverb verb

burp - To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way

After feeding her newborn baby, Janet put him on her shoulder and patted his back until he burped.

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nounverb noun

trek - A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot

A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.

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Other / Sound

nounverb verb

whine - Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.

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Other / Move

nounverb noun

wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.

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nounverb verb

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Breeze - To move easily or confidently through a situation.

He breezed through the crowd, full of confidence and energy.

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Other / Slow

nounverb verb

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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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Other / Wet

nounverb verb

spurt - To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream

The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.

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Other / Body

nounverb verb

snooze - Have a short, light sleep

Bob snoozed at his desk until his boss had to wake him up.