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pillage - To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.

The invaders would pillage the village, taking everything of value and leaving it in ruins.

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rouse - To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited

When the alarm rang, Dan couldn't rouse himself up from sleep because he had been out drinking the night before.

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chomp - To munch or chew vigorously and noisily

Nobody liked to eat with Frank because he would always chomp his food loudly.

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gawk - To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way

Linda and her friends couldn't help but gawk at their favorite movie star when she arrived at the movie opening.

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bolt - To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly

He saw the police and bolted out the back door, and the police could not locate him..

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gratify - To provide pleasure or satisfaction

Though Betty was on a diet, sometimes she gave in and ate a small piece of chocolate to gratify her desire for sweets.

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rook - To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them

Customers tend to get rooked by companies who are able to price their products very high because of the brand name.

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swaddle - To wrap someone, especially a baby, in garments or cloth

Pam swaddled her baby in cloth to keep him warm.

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festoon - To decorate a place for a special occasion by hanging lights, colored paper, balloons, flowers, etc.

When Jack graduated from law school, his family and friends threw him a party outside festooned with lights and decorations.

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splatter - When a sticky liquid splashes and scatters.

When the fountain pen exploded, the ink splattered all over the wall.

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Other / Entice

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wheedle - To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something

Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.

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slurp - To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.

Emery slurped each piece of spaghetti, ruining what was otherwise a quiet dinner.