The princess had developed such great poise over her lifetime as a member of the royal family.
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cluster -
To stand or be positioned close together in a group.
Reporters clustered on both sides of the aisle as the celebrity entered the building.
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escort -
To accompany someone to a place, especially for protection or as a courtesy.
The security guards escorted the defendant safely out of the courtroom.
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tweak -
To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement
Mechanics use wrenches to tweak the various parts of a car.
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plausible -
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
The detectives examined the crime scene and tried to find a plausible way in which the victim was killed.
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sanctuary -
A place where people can find safety or a feeling of peace.
During the battle Bill hid in a building that he used as a sanctuary.
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taciturn -
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
The taciturn boy rarely spoke, even to his friends.
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yank -
Pull with a jerk
Edmund yanked the cord on the lawnmower to get it started.
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vanguard -
A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.
During the 1980's, a small group of tech companies in Silicon Valley, California were the vanguard that led the world in new developments that changed the world.
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sway -
Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side
Danny felt at ease in the hammock as he gently swayed back and forth.
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blurb -
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
Jasmine decided to buy the book after reading the captivating blurb on the back cover.
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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.
