cleanse -
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.
The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.
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remark -
To make a comment, saying something casually.
The teacher remarked to the class that it was interesting that half the students were absent on this beautiful spring day.
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leverage -
The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage
She leveraged her connections to get the job, ahead of the many others who had applied for it.
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waddle -
To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion
The penguins waddled, taking a whole day to travel one mile.
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obstacle -
Something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult.
Bill wanted to become a doctor, but a major obstacle that made that goal difficult was that he hated studying.
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decrepit -
(of a person) elderly and infirm
Maryanne was viewed as decrepit due to her age-related physical ailments, but she was as feisty and sharp as people half her age.
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brawl -
To scuffle or fight in a rough, noisy manner.
After several hours of drinking, a brawl resulted when one of the men took offence to a rude comment about his hat.
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blooper -
An embarrassing error
Movies will frequently have blooper reels where the actors laugh and ruin a scene.
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thwart -
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
Jim suspected that Fred his office mate said negative things about him in order to thwart Jim from advancing in the company.
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extortion -
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.
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gregarious -
Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings.
Mark is known for being gregarious, always at the center of every party and social gathering.
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maul -
(of an animal) To wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing
Animals in the jungle can be mauled by lions if they're too slow.
