submerge -
To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid.
The flood submerged most of the village after the heavy rain.
verb
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Move
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scoot -
To leave somewhere quickly
After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.
verb
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Slow
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evade -
To avoid or escape from someone or something.
For years after stealing the jewels from the Jewelry store, Marcel managed to evade being caught.
verb
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Attack
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usurp -
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.
verb
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Attack
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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
verb
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Flexible
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relinquish -
To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.
After years of running the company, he decided to relinquish control and pass the leadership to his successor.
verb
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Weak
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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.
verb
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Dirty
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scuff -
To scrape or brush the surface of something such as a shoe or other object, against something else.
Quincy had to take his car in for repairs after his bumper scuffed a brick wall.
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Dishonest
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infiltrate -
To secretly enter a place, organization, or group, often for spying or sabotage.
The undercover agent was able to infiltrate the criminal organization without being detected.
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Entice
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cajole -
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.
verb
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Dangerous
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jeopardize -
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.
Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.
verb
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Wet
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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.
