intransitive verb to change or begin to change position slightly (usually used negatively).The horse was tired and would not budge another inch.He has not budged from that chair in front of the…
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texture
noun the feel or look of a surface.The wood had a rough texture until it was sanded and polished. See the full entry
quarterback
noun the football player who calls the plays and handles the ball in most plays.The quarterback passed the ball to a wide receiver. See the full entry
provocation
noun the act of inciting or challenging another to react.The leaders reacted to this provocation by launching their own missile strikes in return. See the full entry