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jiggle - To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down

When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that this would open the door.

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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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whoosh - Move or cause to move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound

As they raced, Superman and The Flash whooshed by so quickly that it just looked like a blur to the spectators.

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permeate - To spread through something and be present in every part of it.

Adoption of the internet started slowly, but within a short time it permeated all aspects of our lives, and we can't imagine living without it.

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skim - To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid

The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.

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wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.

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grind - To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.

He used a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients into a fine powder to make the medicine.

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circumvent - To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty.

Because of the large traffic jam, I new a side road that could circumvent the mess and get home the same time I normally do.

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gyrations - Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.

The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.

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tug - To pull with a lot of force

Betty cried after seeing the movie, because the story tugged at her heart's inner emotions.

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breeze - To move easily or confidently through a situation.

He breezed through the crowd, full of confidence and energy.

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traverse - To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.

The hikers traversed the hills and rocky terrain carefully.