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Elude - To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.

The thief managed to elude the police by slipping into a crowded market.

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jostle - Push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd

Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.

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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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Buoyant - Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed.

The life jacket kept him buoyant in the water.

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reverberate - For something to take a long a time because its effect is being echoed.

The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.

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squiggle - A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way

The doctor's signature was just a random bunch of squiggles that didn't look like anything.

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Interlude - A short period of time that interrupts a longer event or activity.

The rain - when they took shelter in an old barn - created a peaceful interlude during their long hike.

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Choppy - Jerky, lacking smooth or calm flow; broken into short, uneven parts.

We had to cancel the boat ride because the water was too choppy.

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Depart - To leave a place, especially to start a journey.

Our flight departs at 8:30 a.m., so we need to get to the airport early in the morning.

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Deter - To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences.

A barking dog can deter burglars from breaking into a home.

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whirl - A rapid movement around and around

He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.

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thrust - A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part

In the wrestling competition, Jerry's opponent had him pinned down, but with a strong thrust of his arms, Jerry pushed this opponent off of him, and then had his opponent pinned down instead.