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crackle - A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds

The crackle of the fire was the only thing Vic could hear as he camped in the mountains.

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squeal - A long, high-pitched cry or noise

Peter let out an excited squeal when his package arrived in the mail.

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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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glaze - A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food

The maple glaze on the donuts looked very appetizing to the hungry kids.

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snag - An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback

Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.

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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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dash - An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily

After climbing over the prison's walls, the prisoners made a dash for freedom.

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squeak - A short, high-pitched sound or cry

When he was a kid, Franco loved playing with his rubber ducks that let out a squeak when he squeezed them.

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thaw - The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility

Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.

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whoosh - A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound

Jim heard the whoosh of the golf ball as it flew over his head.

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flirt - A person who habitually flirts

Saul was a natural flirt, always attracting the attention of girls.

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sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.