elude -
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
The thief managed to elude the police by slipping into a crowded market.
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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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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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purify -
To refine or clarify something to make it more genuine, perfect, or pure
The chef used a special technique to purify the broth and improve its flavor
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curtail -
To stop, reduce or limit something.
Tripling the fine for speeding was successful in curtailing the number of traffic accidents caused by speeding.
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pivot -
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.
In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.
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pout -
To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.
When Kate's parents told her they didn't have time to go to the circus, she pouted.
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succumb -
To not be able to resist and finally to give into pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.
Michael had tried to quit smoking, but he kept succumbing to the temptation of nicotine.
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replenish -
To fill something or restore it to its original level, especially after it has been used or diminished.
The office staff took a break to replenish their energy with a healthy lunch before continuing their afternoon work.
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denounce -
To publicly declare something or someone as wrong or evil.
Citizens gathered to denounce the new law as unjust.
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croon -
To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
In her younger days, Wilma would be spellbound when she heard Frank Sinatra crooning to her over the radio.
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browse -
To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.
I like to browse online shops even when I’m not planning to buy anything.
