Andre gave Mindy a cockeyed look when he suggested that they do hang-gliding together.
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Crater -
A large, round hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact (like a meteorite).
The moon’s surface is covered in countless craters from ancient collisions.
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Enclave -
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.
The town is an enclave of French culture in the middle of a Spanish-speaking region.
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Merge -
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct.
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
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Crux -
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.
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lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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Intricate -
Having many complex and detailed parts that are difficult to understand or analyze.
The artist created an intricate painting with tiny, detailed patterns.
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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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Chasm -
A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.
A chasm of misunderstanding separated the husband and wife after the argument.
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blob -
A fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick
There exists a certain type of fish that resembles a blob of liquid.
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Dent -
A slight hollow or depression in a surface, typically caused by impact or pressure.
She accidentally dropped her phone, leaving a dent in the plastic case.
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A lump of a semiliquid substance
The pizza dripped with globs of cheese that were still hot.
