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squawk - (of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise

The birds displayed their anger by squawking loudly.

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blitz - An intensive or sudden military attack

Troops frequently prepare for various maneuvers such as an overwhelming blitz.

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snag - Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out

Horace had to repair the hole in his pants that was caused when it snagged on a sharp hook.

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limp - Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot

After being tackled too hard, Howard limped as his coach and teammate assisted him towards the bench.

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spurt - A sudden gushing stream

At this point in the stream, the rapid spurt of water along the rocks was obvious.

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bruise - To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.

The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.

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flex - The action or state of flexing

A simple flex of his muscles proved how strong Arnold Schwarzenegger once was.

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puncture - A sharp or sudden blow or impact, often causing damage to something like a tire, balloon, or container.

She noticed a puncture in her tire after driving over a sharp object on the road.

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probe - Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument

For men, getting a prostate exam can involve a doctor probing their body in an uncomfortable procedure.

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nod - An act of nodding the head

A nod is a universally understood gesture to indicate agreement or approval.

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lament - To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.

She lamented the loss of her childhood home after it was demolished.

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probe - A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body

A probe is used by doctors for various procedures when they need to examine a patient's body.