baffle -
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
Martha was baffled about several things in her life, especially why she seemed to spend more money than she had, and why she couldn’t lose weight even though she carefully watched her diet.
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Dishonest
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connive -
Secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
Stewie would connive ways in which to gain power, though he usually failed.
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Move
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scrub -
Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
Scrubbing your tub with cleaning solution on a regular basis will keep it clean.
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Weak
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Kowtow -
To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.
In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.
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Aggressive
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swat -
Hit or crush (something, especially an insect) with a sharp blow from a flat object
After being annoyed by its buzzing, Morgan swatted the pesky fly with the fly swatter.
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Small
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vanish -
Disappear suddenly and completely
During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.
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Dishonest
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Eavesdrop -
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.
He tried to eavesdrop on the phone coversation of the person sitting next to him.
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Attack
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clash -
Meet and come into violent conflict
The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.
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Wet
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daub -
Coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way
In ancient times, houses were constructed by daubing clay all over the structure in order to hold it together.
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Sound
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babble -
To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
Monica worked at home, and sometimes her 1 year old Charlie sat in her lap, and he babbled away about all sorts of things that she didn’t understand.
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Smart
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Cognizant -
Mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..
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Flexible
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straddle -
Sit or stand with one leg on either side of
Saddles were first invented so that riders could straddle a horse.
