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Swarm

Swarm (n.) A large number of insects or other small creatures, especially when in motion. An enormous swarm of gnats attacked the helpless woman.

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Swagger

Swagger (n.) The way one carries themselves, often in a confident or arrogant manner. With exaggerated swagger, the gentlemen strutted around the club.

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Subside

Subside (v.) To become less active, intense, or agitated; abate. Waiting for the heavy storm to subside, we huddled underneath the table.

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Stamina

Stamina (n.) The power to resist fatigue or illness while working hard; endurance. The soccer player had outstanding stamina, never braking for a moment.

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Specimen

Specimen (n.) Something that is studied by scientists as an example of an entire set of things, such as an entire species of living things. Harry Styles is the perfect specimen of the male gender. Not.

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Somber

Somber (adj.) Very serious or sad. The thought of Mr. Frankenstein dying put everyone in a somber mood.

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Sociable

Sociable (adj.) Enjoying the company of others; friendly. The sociable students were reprimanded for talking in class.

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Serenity

Serenity (n.) The quality of being calm, peaceful, or untroubled. The breathtaking view of the mountains created a sense of serenity.

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Scurry

Scurry (v.) To move with light running steps; scamper. The squirrel scurried across the lawn in search of his beloved acorns.

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Scarcity

Scarcity (n.) An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage. After the hurricane, there was a scarcity of clean drinking water.

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Sabotage

Sabotage (n.) A deliberate and usually secret act that causes damage or hinders an activity. The broken axle on the wagon was deemed an act of sabotage. Sabotage (v.) To commit sabotage against something. The vengeful outcast sabotaged the settlers by eating their entire food supply.

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Restitution

Restitution (n.) The act of doing something or paying money to make up for some damage, loss, or injury that you have caused. Make the delinquents pay restitution for the damage they have done to my home.

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Repugnant

Hector’s repugnant behavior caused his mother to quake in disbelief. Repugnant (adj.) Causing disgust; offensive or repulsive. Hector’s repugnant behavior caused his mother to quake in disbelief.

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Replenish

Replenish (v.) To build up a supply of something again; Fill again. The farmer replenished his stock of silage to feed his animals.

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Recuperate

Recuperate (v.) To return to normal health or strength; recover. Without extensive therapy, the runner would never recuperate from her knee surgery.

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Persistent

Persistent (adj.) Refusing to give up or stop; continuing without stopping The coyote, persistent and relentless, chased after the roadrunner.

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Outlandish

Outlandish (adj.) Unconventional; strange Miley wore an outlandish outfit to the Video Music Awards.

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Ominous

Ominous (adj.) Being a sign of trouble, danger, or disaster; threatening. The dark clouds crept across the sky, creating an ominous atmosphere.