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riches
The explorer found great riches in the hidden cave.
She shared her riches with those in need.
rags to riches
Many famous entrepreneurs have a rags to riches story that inspires others.
embarassment of riches
With so many great movies to choose from, I feel like I have an embarrassment of riches this weekend.
congregate
The students will congregate in the auditorium for the assembly.
cormorant
The cormorant spread its wings to dry after diving for fish.
carpet-bomb
Bombardino Crocodilo carpet-bombed the entire territory of br br Patapim
feeding frenzy
The sharks went into a feeding frenzy when the boat dropped fish scraps into the water.
have your fill
Ic though' thou had thy fill
What ain't da drill
It's so overkill
condense
Can you condense your presentation to fit within 10 minutes?
life giving
Yoga can be a life giving practice that helps you feel more connected to yourself.
drench
The rain began to drench the ground, making it muddy.
spore
The mushroom released thousands of spores into the air.
bleat
The sheep began to bleat loudly when they saw their farmer.
plumage
The peacock displayed its vibrant plumage to attract a mate.
boreal forest
The boreal forest is home to many unique species of wildlife.
commodity
Agricultural commodities like wheat and corn are essential for food production.
As regards teaching, energy is a great commodity
streamlined
The company created a streamlined process to handle customer orders
The new car model has a streamlined shape that helps it go faster
After the meeting, we decided to implement a streamlined approach to our project
orca
The orca swam gracefully through the water, showcasing its powerful fins.
blowhole
The whale surfaced and blew water out of its blowhole.
patrol
The gao rangers are patrolling the city
They set up a patrol to watch for any suspicious activity.
outmaneuver
[outsmart]
[outwit]
The chess player was able to outmaneuver his opponent and win the game.
entangled
The cat got entangled in the yarn while playing.
She felt entangled in a web of lies and secrets.
The branches of the trees were entangled, making it hard to walk through the forest.
straggler
During the hike, we noticed a straggler who was having trouble keeping up with the group.
thruster
The spacecraft's thruster fired to adjust its orbit around the planet.
bulldozer
The bulldozer cleared the bullshits for the bulls
stampede
/stæmˈpiːd/
The loud noise caused a stampede among the animals in the field.
prospective
The prospective students will visit the university next week.
whirling dervish
The whirling dervish captivated the audience with his graceful movements.
jug
I filled the jug with lemonade for the picnic.
springboard
Meaning: sth helping you improve in an activity or situation.
EX:
The diver used the springboard to jump into the pool.
Her first job was a springboard for her successful career.
hefty
The box was hefty, making it difficult to lift.
She received a hefty bonus for her hard work
He has a hefty collection of books in his library.
know how
She has the know how to fix computers quickly.
fragmented
The story was fragmented, making it hard to follow the plot.
Her fragmented thoughts made it difficult for her to concentrate.
The team was fragmented, with members working in different locations.
mandible
The dentist examined my mandible to check for any issues with my teeth.
maxilla
The dentist examined the patient's maxilla to check for any signs of injury.
smash and grab raid
The police are investigating a smash and grab raid that happened last night at the jewelry store.
winkle out
The detective had to winkle out the truth from the suspect's story.
After some digging, he was able to winkle out the details of the project.
lash
The storm caused the branches to lash against the window.
She used a rope to lash the boxes together for the trip.
canopy
The canopy of leaves rustled in the wind.
otter
The otter swam gracefully in the river.
seafloor
The seafloor is home to many unique creatures that we have yet to discover.
wildlife sanctuary
The wildlife sanctuary is home to many endangered species.
shoreline
The children played along the shoreline, collecting seashells and building sandcastles.
lagoon
The children played happily in the warm waters of the lagoon.
ocean going
The ocean going cargo ship set sail for a journey across the Atlantic.
hork down
After the long hike, I couldn't wait to hork down my sandwich.
tang
The lemon had a refreshing tang that made the drink delicious.
copy that
The teacher said, "Please finish your homework by Friday." The student replied, "Copy that!
molar
The dentist checked my molars for cavities during the appointment.
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