It was the bottom of the 9th inning, and Mac hurled the baseball towards the batter, trying to strike him out.
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gather -
To bring together and collect into one place from many scattered places.
Since tomorrow was their anniversary, he went to the field near their house to gather flowers to give to his wife.
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
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prowl -
For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey
The female lion spent its days and nights prowling quietly in order to track down its prey.
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vanish -
To disappear suddenly and completely
During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.
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inspire -
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
The coach’s speech inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.
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shrug -
To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'
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fritter -
To waste or squander time, money or resources.
My father told me I would prosper if I don't fritter away my time and money because they are equally precious.
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hasten -
To move or act quickly.
The doctor hastened to the emergency room after he was called in the middle of the night.
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ponder -
To look inward and think carefully about something
Before Arnold made a decision, he would try to ponder and imagine the different possible results of the decision.
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reverberate -
For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo.
The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.
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wane -
To become weaker in strength or influence
After the automobile was invented, the era of the horse and buggy on the streets and roads began to wane
