prevail -
To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious
Though the 15 rounds of the boxing match was extremely difficult, in the end Mike prevailed over his opponent.
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picky -
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.
My dog is picky about where he sleeps; he’ll only rest on his favorite blanket.
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bumble -
To act or speak in a confused manner.
Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.
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placate -
To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.
He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.
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bicker -
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant.
Kelly and Joe recognized that the first rule of marriage is to save your arguments for the important issues, and not to bicker over unimportant things.
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impregnable -
Unable to be broken into or captured.
The high walls around the city made it impregnable when attacked or under siege.
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essence -
The core nature or most important quality of something.
The essence of friendship is trust and mutual respect.
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conflict -
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
The movie’s central conflict kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
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debase -
To reduce the quality or value of something
When the government added copper to the gold coins, it debased the value of the coins.
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nascent -
Emerging or starting to grow, especially referring to ideas, industries, or movements.
The scientist is studying the nascent stages of star formation in distant galaxies
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vicious -
Dangerously aggressive, cruel, and violent.
When I leave my house, I always go left to avoid my neighbor's vicious dog.
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ridicule -
To subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
John's friends ridiculed him for wearing a funny outfit.
