The desert mountains were dotted with sparse vegetation that managed to survive in the harsh climate.
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dab -
A small amount of something
Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.
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peek -
A quick and typically furtive look
Before the play started, Jake took a peek at the audience sitting in their seats.
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chink -
A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light
From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.
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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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vanish -
Disappear suddenly and completely
During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.
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Mere -
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.
The mere thought of the exam made her nervous.
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twinge -
A small, sudden, sharp localized pain
Ray felt a twinge of pain when he lifted the heavy box without bending his knees.
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negligible -
A very small amount of something
If you had invested $1600 in stocks in 1978, and added only $100 per month, in 2016 you'd have $500,000, all from that seemingly negligible monthly amount.
