snigger -
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh
After preparing for battle, Captain Picard sniggered when he realized the aliens were not more harmful than a bunch of turtles.
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blackmail -
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.
When he realized that they were blackmailing him, threatening to reveal secrets of his past, he was scared and didn't know what to do.
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enhance -
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Adding fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the recipe.
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Afraid
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tremble -
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness.
George trembled with fear when he saw a mouse in his apartment.
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Pleasure
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savor -
To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time.
She took a moment to savor the rich flavor of the food before swallowing.
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tarnish -
To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
The spoons were in varying conditions, some of them tarnished until they turned black.
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Move
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fluctuate -
To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.
Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.
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Aggressive
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
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twinkle -
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint
The star twinkled above Denise like a blinking traffic signal.
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idolize -
To admire, love, or respect someone excessively, often to the point of worship.
Many young athletes idolize professional sports players and dream of being like them.
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glide -
To move easily and smoothly
When Michael Jordan went up to shoot a basket, it seemed that he glided through the air.
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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.
