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Boggle

To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision.

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Hesitate 76% connected

To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination; as, he hesitated whether to accept the offer…

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Jump 76% connected

A kind of loose jacket for men.

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Start 76% connected

To leap; to jump.

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Startle 76% connected

To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

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Surprise 76% connected

The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.

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Waffle 76% connected

A thin cake baked and then rolled; a wafer.

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Waver 76% connected

To play or move to and fro; to move one way and the other; hence, to totter; to reel; to swing; to flutter.

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Flabbergast 92% connected

To astonish; to strike with wonder, esp. by extraordinary statements.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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