Intrigue

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A Kill (someone) because of their beliefs

B To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

C Steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot

D To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities

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Intrigue - A secret or underhanded plot or scheme

The king's court was filled with intrigue, and there were constant rumors of plots to kill the king, and of plots where the king was trying to kill others.

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Intrigue - To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities

Though Steve didn't understand much about the field of Artificial Intelligence, he was intrigued about all the talk he heard about it, and he wanted to learn more about it.

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Chat

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A (of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness

B (of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking

C Talk in a friendly and informal way

D Deceive; trick

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Chat - An informal conversation

To learn more about his employees, the CEO would hold a chat with them as often as he could.

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Chat - Talk in a friendly and informal way

The CEO would chat with his employees regularly to learn more about them.

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Swoon

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A Faint from extreme emotion

B Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement

C Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions

D To habitually exploit or rely on

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Swoon - An occurrence of fainting

Exhausted from working 24 hours straight, the doctor fell into a swoon and landed on the floor.

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Swoon - Faint from extreme emotion

The young woman swooned from hearing the bad news, so the man had to catch her before she fell.

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Squint

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A Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it

B Move unsteadily from side to side

C Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment

D Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light

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Squint - An act or instance of squinting

Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.

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Squint - Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light

George lost his glasses, so he had to squint to see anything clearly.

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Dread

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A To make people stop respecting you by doing something very bad

B Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully

C Anticipate with great apprehension or fear

D Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place

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Dread - Great fear or apprehension

Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.

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Dread - Anticipate with great apprehension or fear

Ben and Betty dreaded walking through the haunted forest, afraid that ghosts could appear at any time.

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Fib

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A Tell an unimportant lie

B See or perceive briefly or partially

C Make a rough drawing of

D Have a short, light sleep

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Fib - A lie, typically an unimportant one

Jon told a little fib to his teacher about why he couldn't finish his homework and hoped she would believe him.

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Fib - Tell an unimportant lie

Pinocchio's nose would always indicate when he was fibbing.

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Schmooze

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A To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

B To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.

C Talk intimately and cozily; gossip

D Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions

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Schmooze - A long and intimate conversation

Schmoozing is a common form of communication, but it can end up being harmful to people's reputations.

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Schmooze - Talk intimately and cozily; gossip

Rob didn't like when his coworkers schmoozed about the latest happenings, but he couldn't help but hear it.

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Growl

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A Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder

B Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way

C To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way

D (of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat

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Growl - A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog

A tiger's growl is a loud warning for any potential prey in the nearby area.

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Growl - (of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat

Brian growled back at his dog, but it just made her angrier.

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Yowl

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A Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed

B Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully

C Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry

D Make a loud wailing cry

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Yowl - A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress

Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.

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Yowl - Make a loud wailing cry

John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.

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Fumble

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A (of insects) move in or form a swarm

B Move unsteadily from side to side

C Form or flow with undulating waves on the water's surface.

D Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something

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Fumble - An act of using the hands clumsily while doing or handling something

Owen made a major fumble on his date when he knocked over his glass of wine.

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Fumble - Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something

The football player fumbled the ball, so the opposing players tried to grab it.

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Intrigue

Chat

Swoon

Squint

Dread

Fib

Schmooze

Growl

Yowl

Fumble

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