He drank the water in big gulps, quenching his thirst.

Meaning: He took big sips of water, satisfying his desire to drink.

Choice of Words: Drank means to swallow liquid. Water is a clear, colorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain. Gulps is a large swallow of liquid. Quenching means to satisfy a thirst or desire. Thirst is a strong desire to drink liquid.

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